So excited that warm weather has come to stay in Texas! 🙂 It has been 80º the past couple of days and I’m loving it! Even as I write this I’m sitting outside in my backyard with my lap top looking at my newly planted flowers and herbs… ahhh. For all of you out there who are grimacing at me while you’re reading this because you still have snow, I’m sorry. I have experienced both worlds, and lived in the “tundra” aka Wisconsin for 22 years so I can definitely empathize with you. However, I got smart and moved. hehe. 🙂
Ok, so the reason I was telling you about the weather was to set the stage. I don’t know about you but whenever spring/summer time start to come I always want either something grilled or a cool and refreshing salad. Well folks, today it is that cool refreshing salad. Here is a Summer Pear & Walnut Salad to get you in the summertime spirit.
To get started dice 2 pears into small pieces.
Wash 10 oz. fresh baby spinach and place in a bowl along with the diced pears.
Then add 1/2 cup craisins and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Lastly, add 1/2 cup of crumbled feta. And your favorite raspberry vinaigrette.
Bon Appetite! 🙂
Pear Walnut Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Counter
- Cuisine: American
Description
This 20-minute pear walnut salad recipe with tart cherries and homemade balsamic vinaigrette is an easy holiday side.
Ingredients
Pear Walnut Salad:
- 10oz. fresh spring mix
- 2 pears, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup shaved parmesan
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dry rosemary
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make Balsamic Vinaigrette by adding all the ingredients to a small bowl. Using a whisk, stir vigorously until the dressing emulsifiers. (oil and vinegar no long separate) Set aside.
- To a large bowl, add spring mix, pears, cherries, walnuts, parmesan cheese and red onion.
- Drizzle with dressing or serve with the dressing on the side.
