Pear and Greens Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

 


Ingredients

Vinaigrette

  • 1/4
    cup real maple syrup or organic maple-flavored syrup
  • 2
    tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2
    teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4
    cup canola or vegetable oil

Salad

  • 1/3
    cup pecan halves
  • 8
    cups torn mixed salad greens
  • 3
    medium pears, peeled, cut into wedges
  • 1/3
    cup organic sweetened dried cranberries

  • Steps

1 In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients except oil with wire whisk. Beat in oil until blended.

    2 Place pecans in 1-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on High 2 minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until browned.

    3 Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates. Arrange pear wedges on greens; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads.

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