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Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette

By: Erin  
"A mix of juicy pears, sweetened nuts, dried cherries, and feta cheese makes this is a show-stopping sweet salad! The taste and colors will impress! You may add more of the pear syrup to the dressing to make it thinner, or increase the amount of yogurt for creamier results."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup walnuts
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  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
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  • 1/2 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
  • 1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Mix together until sugar and cinnamon are melted and walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat. Spread walnuts on a large plate to cool.
  2. In the container of a blender, combine the drained pears, 1/3 cup of the reserved syrup from the can, vinegar, yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; blend until smooth.
  3. Assemble the salad by tossing together the mixed greens, spinach, pear slices, dried cherries, feta cheese, and walnuts in a serving bowl. Serve with dressing on the side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 989 | Total Fat: 49.3g | Cholesterol: 39mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by Erin 
Decrease salt to a pinch, 1/8 tsp, and a little less vinegar! It makes all the difference in... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by GONZOW 
I did not care for this recipe. Making the nuts the way it says, when the sugar hardens, the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by GRANDMAC 
YUMMY! This salad is light and refreshing. My husband loved it, especially with the surgared... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by GDemp616 
salad with fruit and feta was great. candied walnuts were perfect. the dressing was awful!!!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by nanalyn 
What a great find. Fixed this for a friends birthday it was a huge hit. Even the dressing... MORE

 
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