Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette

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A mix of juicy pears, sweetened nuts, dried cherries, and feta cheese makes this is a show-stopping sweet salad! The taste and colors will impress! You may add more of the pear syrup to the dressing to make it thinner, or increase the amount of yogurt for creamier results.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 cup walnuts

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup

  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

  • ½ (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens

  • ½ (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves

  • 1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced

  • ½ cup dried cherries

  • cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Mix together until sugar and cinnamon are melted and walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat. Spread walnuts on a large plate to cool.

  2. In the container of a blender, combine the drained pears, 1/3 cup of the reserved syrup from the can, vinegar, yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; blend until smooth.

  3. Assemble the salad by tossing together the mixed greens, spinach, pear slices, dried cherries, feta cheese, and walnuts in a serving bowl. Serve with dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1000 Calories
49g Fat
129g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 1000
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g 63%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 1297mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 129g 47%
Dietary Fiber 17g 61%
Total Sugars 96g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 477mg 37%
Iron 6mg 36%
Potassium 1290mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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