Papaya salad and dressing
Fall Pear Salad with Candied Walnuts
October 12, 2020
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 2 min
Servings: 2-3
The only salad you will need this weekend!
Love a simple salad with a bit of sweet crunch…this fall pear candied walnut salad with balsamic drizzle hits all the notes! I always mix a dressing at the beginning of the week as part of my prep. This one is so easy and matches with many different salad greens.
And I’m curious- who loves nuts in salad and who does not? Leave me a 
if you do. My husband always picks them out, lol.
if you do. My husband always picks them out, lol.Ingredients:
CANDIED WALNUTS
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of cinnamon
DRESSING
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 medium shallot – minced
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
SALAD
- 16-ounce bag mixed greens – organic
- 1 ripe pear – thinly sliced, stem and seeds removed
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
- 01. In a medium sized skillet heat the coconut oil and sugar over medium-high heat until bubbling. Add the walnuts, maple syrup, salt and cinnamon.
- 02. Stirring to coat the walnuts for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 03. Add the ingredients for the dressing into a jar. Shake vigorously with the lid on to combine.
- 04. Add the mixed green into a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and mix to coat the salad leaves. Top with sliced pear, dried cranberries, feta cheese and candid walnuts.
- 05. Enjoy right away.
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