Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette
Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette blends tender mixed greens and spinach with juicy pear slices and tart dried cherries. Cinnamon-kissed walnuts add crunch, while creamy feta and a lightly sweet, vanilla-scented pear dressing round out the flavors. Serve this bright, fruity salad as a refreshing lunch or a lively side for dinner gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 74 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 74
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a skillet over medium heat, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts. Stir until the sugar and cinnamon melt and the walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat and spread the walnuts on a large plate to cool.
- 2
In a blender, add the drained pears, 1/3 cup of the reserved syrup from the can, vinegar, yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; blend until smooth.
- 3
Toss the mixed greens, spinach, pear slices, dried cherries, feta cheese, and walnuts together in a serving bowl to assemble the salad. Serve with the dressing on the side.
- Calories 1075.37 kcal High 54%
- Protein 28.56 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 133.85 g 49%
- Total Fat 52.61 g High 67%
- Saturated Fat 7.69 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.59 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 543.65 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 16.43 g Good Source 59%
- Total Sugars 107.51 g --
- Added Sugars 1.87 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 372.43 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 4.85 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 938.12 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 635.35 mcg Good Source 71%
- Vitamin C 16.71 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
About This Recipe
Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette is an American salad recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Cherry, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 1075.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for salad.
- What is Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Cherry, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1075.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette healthy?
- Pear and Cherry Green Salad with Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 1075.37 calories and 28.56 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 543.65 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.69 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk and Sulfites, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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