Cherry, Pear, and Pecan Salad

Name: Cherry, Pear, and Pecan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons cherry preserves; 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens; 2 medium fresh pears, peeled and diced; 0.5 cup dried cherries; 0.5 cup chopped pecans; 0.25 medium red onion, finely chopped; 0.33 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

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This salad is a great complement to the harvest season, boasting seasonal fruit and nut favorites: cherries, pears, and pecans.

Submitted by Mommy Epstein

Published on February 28, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 salads

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Ingredients

Vinaigrette:

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons cherry preserves
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Salad:

1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
2 medium fresh pears, peeled and diced
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ medium red onion, finely chopped
⅓ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Directions

Combine balsamic vinegar and cherry preserves for vinaigrette in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss mixed greens, pears, cherries, pecans, red onion, and vinaigrette in a large salad bowl.
Evenly distribute salad among four individual salad bowls and top with Gorgonzola cheese.

Cook's Notes:

Don't add Gorgonzola with the other ingredients or it will turn pink from the cherry preserves.

You can soak the chopped red onions in a small amount of water before adding to the salad to dilute the potency a little.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

577	Calories
43g	Fat
43g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 577
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g	55%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 166mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Protein 7g	14%
Potassium 417mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.