Fall Pear Pecan Salad

Celebrate the flavors of autumn with this vibrant Fall Pear Pecan Salad, a perfect blend of crisp textures and comforting tastes. Featuring a bed of fresh mixed greens topped with sweet, juicy slices of ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears, crunchy toasted pecans, tangy crumbled goat cheese, and chewy dried cranberries, this salad strikes an irresistible balance between sweet and savory. Drizzled with a homemade maple Dijon vinaigrette that combines apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this recipe is as simple as it is sophisticated. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish works beautifully as a light starter, a holiday side, or even a quick weeknight dinner. Elegant yet easy, it’s your go-to recipe for embracing fall’s finest flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens
• 2 medium Ripe pears (such as Bartlett or Anjou)
• 0.5 cups Pecans
• 0.5 cups Crumbled goat cheese
• 0.25 cups Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cups Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans to the skillet and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and slightly darkened. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Core and thinly slice the ripe pears. Arrange the pear slices over the mixed greens in the bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle the toasted pecans, crumbled goat cheese, and dried cranberries over the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to create the maple Dijon vinaigrette.

Step 6

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this autumn-inspired salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	880 grams (880.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1570

Total Fat 119.60g	153%
Saturated Fat 28.30g	142%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.00g
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 1372mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 107.20g	39%
Dietary Fiber 21.90g	78%
Total Sugars 74.80g
Protein 30.60g	61%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 327mg	25%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1273mg	27%

*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: 66.1%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 26.3%