Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette

Recipe Collection: Salads

Pear and Cherry Bliss Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette elevates your meal with a vegetarian masterpiece that combines juicy pears, sweet walnuts, and tangy dried cherries, all drizzled with a luscious vanilla vinaigrette. This American cuisine dish is perfect for those seeking a refreshing and colorful addition to their table. The sweet and nutty flavor profile makes it versatile for lunch or as a side dish at dinner. Easily select this recipe from the easyChef Pro App, where you can explore personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list for effortless meal planning. Get started today and create a vibrant salad that will impress your guests!

Overview

This delightful salad combines juicy pears, sweetened walnuts, dried cherries, and crumbled feta cheese, all brought together with a creamy vanilla pear vinaigrette. It's a vibrant and flavorful dish that is sure to impress with its taste and colorful presentation.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Walnuts, Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 2

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.25 Cups (cups) white sugar
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cinnamon
• 1 Cup (cups) walnuts
• 15.25 Ounces (oz) can pears in light syrup, drained
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) white wine vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) fat-free vanilla yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) honey
• 0.75 Teaspoons (tsp) kosher salt
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1 Pinch ground nutmeg
• 0.5 10 Ounces (oz) package mixed salad greens
• 0.5 10 Ounces (oz) package spinach leaves
• 1 Pear, peeled
• 0.5 Cup (cups) dried cherries
• 0.33 Cup (cups) crumbled feta cheese

Steps

1. Combine the white sugar, ground cinnamon, and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Stir until the sugar and cinnamon are melted and the walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat and spread the walnuts on a large plate to cool.
2. In a blender, combine the drained pears, 0.33 cups of the reserved syrup, white wine vinegar, vanilla yogurt, honey, kosher salt, black pepper, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg. Blend until smooth to create the dressing.
3. In a serving bowl, toss together the mixed salad greens, spinach leaves, peeled pear, dried cherries, crumbled feta cheese, and the cooled walnuts.
4. Serve the salad with the vanilla pear vinaigrette on the side. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Pear and Cherry Bliss Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette!