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This is one of my favorite salads, and after all the junk I have eaten lately, I badly needed and craved a salad–this did just the trick.
I served this salad with my whole wheat french rolls.
Pear Walnut Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- Green leaf lettuce, coarsely chopped
- Craisins
- 1 pear, diced
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- Feta or Parmesan cheese
For the Honey Dijon Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons vinegar (I like white wine, white balsamic, or red wine vinegars)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine ingredients for dressing in bottom of large salad bowl.
- Toss pears in mixture first to keep them from turning brown.
- Add remaining salad ingredients and toss well.
Recipe developed by Kelly Hancock ©2010 Faithful Provisions. For personal use only. May not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed for capital gain without prior permission from Kelly Hancock.
I have been craving this…how did you know
Planning to get more Walnuts at Kroger this week, dijon mustard at HT.
I enjoy making pear walnut salad with honey Dijon vinaigrette because it balances sweetness, crunch, and tang perfectly. The physical therapy Long Beach pears add freshness, walnuts bring richness, and the vinaigrette ties it all together. For me, it’s a simple yet elegant dish that works beautifully as a starter or a light, satisfying meal.