Description
Savor the delightful combination of juicy pears, toasted walnuts, and tangy feta in this beautiful salad. Perfect for holiday salads and winter salad recipes, this pear walnut salad is an irresistible homemade salad option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz fresh spinach
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup feta, crumbled
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced, optional
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- 2 ripe, firm pears, sliced or chopped
- ½ cup orange juice, optional
- Salad dressing or vinaigrette, served with balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Chop and prepare all ingredients as listed.
- If using optional ingredients like green onions and pomegranate arils, have them ready and set aside.
- If preparing the salad ahead, dip pear slices in orange juice to prevent browning.
- Add spinach, walnuts, pomegranate arils, green onions, and crumbled feta into a large salad bowl.
- Drizzle your choice of salad dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss the salad gently with tongs to ensure every ingredient is coated with dressing.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure pears are ripe but firm to maintain texture.
- Roast walnuts lightly for enhanced flavor.
- Consider using a mix of greens for variety.
- Make your own vinaigrette for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: pear salad, walnuts, feta, beautiful salad, holiday salads