Description
Enjoy a vibrant Pear Salad with Feta and Cranberries, perfect as a fall appetizer, combining sweetness and tartness for a delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Pears (Firm varieties like Bartlett are recommended.)
- 4 cups Lettuce (A blend of romaine and spring greens.)
- 1 cup Feta Cheese (Can substitute with goat cheese.)
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries (Dried cherries can be used as a substitute.)
- 1/2 cup Almonds (Toasted; walnuts or pumpkin seeds are alternatives.)
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Dressing (White balsamic vinegar works as a lighter alternative.)
Instructions
- Toast the Almonds. Place slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat and toast for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Greens and Pears. In a large salad bowl, mix fresh greens and thinly sliced pears.
- Add the Cranberries and Feta. Sprinkle dried cranberries and crumble feta cheese over the salad.
- Toss the Salad. Gently mix the ingredients without bruising the lettuce or pears.
- Dress the Salad. Drizzle balsamic dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg