Pear Salad

Ingredients

For The Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic pressed or very finely minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For The Salad:

• 3 medium pears stems and seeds removed then thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 6 cups (120g) salad mix leaves or any greens
• ½ cup walnuts plain roasted or candied
• ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese or gorgonzola cheese

Instructions

1. In a bowl or a small jar combine the olive oil with balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake well until combined. You want the dressing to be emulsified and creamy.
2. Toss the sliced pears with lemon juice and set aside.
3. To a large bowl, add the salad leaves, half of the sliced pears, half of the walnuts, half of the feta, and add the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
4. Transfer to your serving dish, and top with the remaining pears, walnuts, feta, and dried cranberries.