Nutty Pear Salad
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup pecans or 2/3 cup walnuts ⓘ
- 4 tablespoons sugar, divided ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ⓘ
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ⓘ
- salt and pepper
- 1 (6 ounce) bag mixed baby lettuces and spring greens or 1 head bibb lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces ⓘ
- 2 red pears, peeled, cored and sliced ⓘ
- 3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola or 3/4 cup blue cheese ⓘ
- 1 avocado, pitted peeled and sliced ⓘ
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion ⓘ
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat combine pecans and 3 tablespoons sugar. Cook and stir until the sugar melts and caramelizes about 3-4 minutes. Carefully transfer coated pecans to a sheet of wax paper or foil. Let cool; break into pieces.
- Meanwhile, for the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large serving bowl layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado and green onions. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cooled pecans and serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
580
kcal
29% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).