Description
Fall Harvest Salad with Balsamic Glazed Pears is a vibrant autumn dish that celebrates seasonal ingredients. This salad combines sweet, glazed pears with crunchy walnuts and creamy feta, all drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze for a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this delightful dish showcases the best of fall?s bounty in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- 2 ripe pears (Anjou or Bosc), sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens.
- Slice the pears into thin wedges.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey; simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toast walnuts in a pan over medium heat until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- In a large bowl, toss together mixed greens, sliced pears, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg