Apple Pear and Candied Pecan Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Apple Pear and Candied Pecan Salad, a refreshing medley perfect for any occasion. Crisp mixed greens provide the base, while thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple and Bartlett pear add a delightful burst of sweetness. Creamy goat cheese crumbles and chewy dried cranberries bring richness and tang, complemented by the irresistible crunch of candied pecans. Tossed with a homemade honey Dijon vinaigrette, this salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an effortless yet elegant dish ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a festive holiday side.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• 1 large Apple (crisp variety such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
• 1 medium Pear (ripe but firm, such as Bartlett), thinly sliced
• 1 cup Candied pecans
• 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese (or feta as an alternative)
• 0.33 cup Dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apple, sliced pear, candied pecans, crumbled goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the honey Dijon vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.

Step 3

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 4

Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	854 grams (854.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1771

Total Fat 120.00g	154%
Saturated Fat 19.70g	99%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 1047mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate 163.30g	59%
Dietary Fiber 25.60g	91%
Total Sugars 123.40g
Protein 27.40g	55%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 336mg	26%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 1579mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 35.4%