Try this delightful grilled healthy pear salad recipe with sweet honey pear vinaigrette for your lunch or dinner! It's the perfect light meal for any day of the week.
Making Pear Salad Recipe
Pear Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a combination of sweet, juicy pears with a tangy feta cheese, all tossed together with mixed greens, and a drizzle of pear vinaigrette dressing. This recipe is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients, making it the perfect lunch or dinner option!
The Perfect Summer Salad Includes Pears
Summer is definitely starting out with a bang at our house. Soccer camps and dance camps mixed with friends, visits to the pool and family coming to visit. It's officially summer time and I am loving it!
Summer is my favorite season. I love being able to head outside anytime I want and not get blasted by freezing cold air and wind. I love that you can take a bike ride, go for a run or head out for a walk or swim. There are so many things to choose from
This grilled salad has the perfect combinations in it. A sweet pear honey vinaigrette with hazelnuts, dried cranberries, grilled pears and a helping of feta cheese. It is delicious! To make it a meal, you can add some cut up chicken breasts or grilled tofu brushed with some of the vinaigrette.
Prepping
The key ingredient in this recipe is the pears. They should be ripe and juicy, and are best when they are in season. Pears are a great source of fiber and are also low in calories, making them an ideal ingredient for a healthy salad. The mixed greens in this recipe provide a good source of vitamins and minerals, and the feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy flavor that complements the sweetness of the pears. The hazelnuts are also a great addition, providing a crunchy texture and a source of healthy fats.
Serving
This salad can be served as a side dish or as a main course. If you want to make it a main course, you can add some protein to it. Grilled chicken or shrimp would be a great addition, or you could even add some cooked quinoa or farro for a more filling meal.
Other Great Pear Salad Recipes!
Pear Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, and is packed with nutrients. Try this recipe out and enjoy the taste of sweet, juicy pears, mixed greens, and tangy feta cheese. It's a great way to get your daily dose of greens and enjoy a delicious meal. Enjoy a delicious Pear Honeycomb Salad or Grilled Pear Sandwich.
Grilled Pear Salad with Sweet Honey Pear Vinaigrette
Equipment
- grill optional
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach or mixed greens rinsed and chopped
- 1 15 oz can organic pear halves in pear juice not in syrup
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon pear juice
- 2 teaspoon vinaigrette I used balsamic
- ⅛ cup chopped hazelnuts toasted
- ⅛ cup dried cranberries
- 1 /8 cup feta cheese optional
Instructions
- in a salad bowl, place spinach or mixed greens. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey, pear juice, and vinigarette. Mix until well blended, then set aside.
- Brush 3-4 pear halves with olive oil, then grill on medium turning the pears from front to back every minute until browned nicely. In a pan on the stove, add remaining oil and hazelnuts. Cook over medium heat until nuts brown. (You can also place the nuts on a cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven for several minutes until they brown).
- To assemble salad: Place pear halves on the bed of lettuce, top with feta cheese, cranberries and hazelnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
- To make it a meal: Serve with cut up chicken breast, seitan, or grilled tofu.
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