Apple Pear Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Apple Pear Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing is the ultimate seasonal dish for a light lunch, dinner side, or holiday gathering. Featuring crisp apples and juicy pears layered over a bed of mixed greens, this salad is elevated with the sweet-tart tang of dried cranberries, the crunch of chopped pecans, and the creamy bite of crumbled feta cheese. The star of the show is the homemade lemon poppy seed dressing, a zesty and slightly sweet blend of fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds that ties every element together perfectly. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with texture and flavor, this fresh fruit and greens combo is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for fall or any time you're craving something light, vibrant, and easy to make!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• 1 Apple (e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji)
• 1 Pear (e.g., Bartlett or Anjou)
• 0.3333333333 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.3333333333 cup Chopped pecans
• 0.25 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens.

Step 2

Core and thinly slice the apple and pear. Add the slices to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad greens.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, combine the fresh lemon juice, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 5

Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients together until emulsified and well combined.

Step 6

Drizzle the lemon poppy seed dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.

Step 7

Toss the salad gently to combine, ensuring the fruit and greens are coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	590.9 grams (590.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1056

Total Fat 64.70g	83%
Saturated Fat 11.20g	56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 1289mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 114.90g	42%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 90.90g
Protein 14.20g	28%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 317mg	24%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1070mg	23%

*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: 53.0%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 41.8%