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Overhead view of Pear Cranberry Walnut Salad with mixed greens, pear slices, dried cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese, red onion, and dressing served on a black plate.

Pear Cranberry Walnut Salad

Nesting Lane
Pear Cranberry Walnut Salad is an easy fall side dish with fresh pears, crunchy walnuts, feta, and a homemade maple Dijon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Small Bowl
Whisk
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife

Ingredients
 

For the Salad:

  • 8 cups mixed spring greens
  • 2 ripe pears thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup walnut halves roughly chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced

For the Maple Dijon Dressing:

Instructions
 

  • Place the mixed spring greens, pears, dried cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl, then whisk with a wire whisk until blended.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, then gently toss to coat.

Notes

Approximately 7 WW Points per serving. (Check official WW app for exact points)

Tips and Tricks

Wait on the pears - Slice the pears shortly before serving so they stay fresh and don’t have time to brown.
Dress at the last minute - Keep the dressing separate until serving time. Spring greens wilt quickly once dressed.
Choose firm-ripe pears - Pears should have some sweetness but still be firm enough to slice cleanly. Very soft pears can become mushy when the salad is tossed.

Storing

Refrigerator - Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The greens will soften once dressed, so leftovers are best eaten as soon as possible.
Make ahead - Prepare the dressing up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. The walnuts, cranberries, feta, and sliced onion can also be prepared ahead and stored separately. Slice the pears and assemble the salad shortly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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