PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Fresh pear adds sweetness and crunch to this green side salad. The dressing is a sweetly spiced blend of honey, olive oil, vinegar and cinnamon.

Yield: Serves 8.

PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp liquid honey
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped green onion
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 8 cups torn mixed greens
  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Directions

  1. To prepare dressing, whisk together vinegar, honey, onion, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil.
  2. In a large bowl, toss pears with lemon juice to coat. Add greens and walnuts. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

119 calories, 8.4 g fat, 1.6 g protein, 11.2 g carbohydrate, 2.7 g fibre, 41 mg sodium

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