Pear Salad with Feta and Nuts Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant pear salad featuring spring mix greens, ripe pears, dried cranberries, crunchy pecans and walnuts, and creamy gorgonzola, feta, or goat cheese, drizzled with a tangy balsamic or sweet honey mustard dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican
Keywordpear salad, spring mix salad, gorgonzola salad, feta cheese salad, goat cheese salad, balsamic dressing salad, honey mustard salad, healthy salad recipe, easy salad, No-Cook
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings4 servings
Ingredients
Pear Salad
- 6 cups spring mix lettuce and greens, about 5 ounces
- 4 small pears, ripened and sliced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup pecans and walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup gorgonzola, feta cheese, or goat cheese
- 1 recipe balsamic dressing, or honey mustard dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large salad bowl with 6 cups of spring mix lettuce and greens, providing a fresh and flavorful base for your salad.
- Top the greens with 4 small, ripened and sliced pears, ½ cup dried cranberries, and 1/3 cup chopped pecans and walnuts to add sweetness and crunch.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of your choice of gorgonzola, feta, or goat cheese evenly over the salad for a creamy, tangy contrast.
- Drizzle 1 recipe of balsamic dressing or honey mustard dressing over the top to add a flavorful touch that complements the pears and cheese.
- Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, toss gently if desired, and enjoy the fresh pear salad immediately.
Notes
- Use candied nuts like pecans for an extra sweet and crunchy element.
- Choose salad greens according to preference, such as arugula or baby spinach for variation.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Prepare dressing ahead of time or use store-bought balsamic or honey mustard dressing for convenience.
- Serve immediately after dressing to keep greens crisp and fresh.