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 spinach
- 1 (14.5-ounce) well drained can sliced pears
- 1 cup candied walnuts
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- 1 diced large avocado
- ⅓ cup feta cheese
Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the 5 ounces spinach and add to a large bowl. To the bowl add the 1 (14.5-ounce) well drained can sliced pears, 1 cup candied walnuts, ⅓ cup dried cranberries, and 1 diced large avocado.
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
- Combine the 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar in a blender or food processor.
- Blend or pulse until completely smooth. Slowly pour in the ⅓ cup vegetable oil and blend. Stir in the ½ tablespoon poppy seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss to coat everything evenly. Top with the ⅓ cup feta cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2300IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
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