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Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts Recipe
Amy

Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts

This Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts is a symphony of flavors and textures that comes together in just 15 minutes. Juicy, ripe pears offer a sweet contrast to the tangy balsamic glaze, while crunchy walnuts add a satisfying bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 ripe pears, sliced
  • 1 fennel bulb, sliced paper thin
  • Lemon wedge, for squeezing
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts, or more pecans or walnuts
  • ⅓ cup shaved pecorino cheese
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette, for drizzling
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Arrange the mixed greens on a serving platter or in a serving bowl.
  2. Top with the pears and fennel.
  3. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the pears and fennel and toss.
  4. Top with the cranberries, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pecorino.
  5. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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