Hidden Pear Salad

Delight your taste buds with the vibrant and elegant Hidden Pear Salad, a refreshing twist on classic mixed greens. This visually stunning salad features perfectly sliced ripe pears cleverly nestled among a bed of baby spinach and peppery arugula, creating a delightful surprise in every bite. Topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese, crunchy toasted pecans, and sweet dried cranberries, the flavor combination is irresistible. A homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette adds a tangy-sweet finish, perfectly balancing the dish's flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for a light lunch or a sophisticated side dish at any gathering. Treat your guests (and yourself) to this show-stopping Hidden Pear Salad that tastes as good as it looks!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Ripe pears
• 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 2 cups Arugula
• 0.5 cups Crumbled goat cheese
• 0.5 cups Pecans (toasted and chopped)
• 0.25 cups Dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the pears thoroughly. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the cores using a spoon. Thinly slice the pears, keeping the slices together to maintain the pear shape.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spinach leaves and arugula to create the base of the salad.

Step 3

Carefully nestle the sliced pear halves into the greens, arranging them so they are partially hidden within the leaves.

Step 4

Sprinkle the salad with crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries for added flavor and texture.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving to ensure the greens remain crisp.

Step 7

Toss the salad gently to distribute the ingredients and dressing evenly, being careful not to disturb the hidden pear shapes.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and beautifully presented dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	664.2 grams (664.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1493

Total Fat 109.30g	140%
Saturated Fat 27.40g	137%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 1279mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 108.60g	39%
Dietary Fiber 20.70g	74%
Total Sugars 77.50g
Protein 28.80g	58%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 251mg	19%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 741mg	16%

*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: 64.2%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 28.3%