Candied Walnut and Pear Salad
A delicious and simple to salad with fresh sliced pears, avocado, cranberries and feta cheese. Drizzled with a lemon poppyseed dressing this salad is mouthwatering and full of flavor!
Servings: 6 Servings at Side
Ingredients
- 5 ounces 1/2 of a 10 ounce bag spinach
- 1 can sliced pears
- 1 cup candied walnuts find near salad toppings
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 large avocado
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard do not use regular
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 tablespoon poppyseeds
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder, dijon mustard, salt and sugar in a blender or food processor. Blend or pulse until completely smooth. Slowly pour in the vegetable oil and blend.
- Stir in the poppyseeds.
- For the rest of the salad:
- Rinse and dry the mixed greens.
- Thoroughly drain the pears.
- Add in the candied walnuts and dried cranberries.
- Remove the skin and pit of an avocado and dice.
- Toss all of the ingredients together with the dressing, add some feta cheese, and enjoy immediately.
- If not enjoying immediately, do not add the dressing until right before eating.
- If desired, add some grilled chicken to this salad!
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2299IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg