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Fresh Fall Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette and Pears

Fresh Fall Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette and Pears Bliss

Enjoy a vibrant and nutritious Fresh Fall Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette and Pears, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens Can substitute kale or iceberg lettuce.
  • 2 medium Pears Can substitute apples or sliced peaches.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Can use unsweetened dried cherries or raisins.
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Can swap with walnuts or almonds.
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Feta or blue cheese can be used as substitutes.
For the Cranberry Vinaigrette
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Essential for the vinaigrette.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Use maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Use extra virgin olive oil for best taste.
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Optional.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove and cool.
  2. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, honey (or maple syrup), and apple cider vinegar. Heat until cranberries burst. Blend with Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine salad greens, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans. Toss gently.
  4. Slice pears into thin wedges and arrange them on top of the salad.
  5. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is customizable; use the freshest ingredients for best flavor. Store leftovers separately for optimal freshness.

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