Jun 01 2008
Mixed Greens and Pear Salad
Mixed Greens and Pear Salad
This is a delicious combination for a luncheon or as the salad course when you’ve invited company. The pears can be substituted with other fruits such as apples, strawberries or mandarin oranges. The nuts also can be substituted for your favorites.
Ingredients
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
15 oz mixed baby organic greens
3 pears, peeled and chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 small red onion, chopped
½ cup pecan halves
Directions
In a deep mixing bowl, combine oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
Combine, greens, pears, cucumber, feta cheese and onion. Toss.
Keep the two bowls separate in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss. Serve on salad plates and sprinkle with pecans. Serves 4 - 6.
