Hood River Salad

Elevate your salad game with the Hood River Salad, a vibrant, fall-inspired blend of crisp mixed greens, sweet pears, and juicy Honeycrisp or Fuji apples. This irresistible combination is enhanced by tangy crumbled blue cheese, crunchy toasted walnuts, and tart dried cranberries, making every bite a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Tossed with a zesty homemade honey-lime vinaigrette featuring extra-virgin olive oil and Dijon mustard, this 15-minute recipe is both quick and gourmet. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light appetizer, the Hood River Salad is a celebration of seasonal produce and elegant simplicity that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and butter lettuce)
• 2 items fresh pears, thinly sliced
• 1 item fresh apples, thinly sliced (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
• 0.33 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the pears and apples. Add the slices to the salad greens.

Step 3

Sprinkle the salad with crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.

Step 4

To make the honey-lime vinaigrette, combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined and emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	667.9 grams (667.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1182

Total Fat 93.80g	120%
Saturated Fat 15.80g	79%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 28mg	9%
Sodium 1320mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 79.70g	29%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 51.90g
Protein 23.90g	48%

Vitamin D 6IU	28%
Calcium 421mg	32%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1465mg	31%

*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: 67.1%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 25.3%