Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

¼ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup walnuts

1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt

2 tablespoons honey

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch ground nutmeg

½ (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens

½ (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves

1 pear – peeled, cored and sliced

½ cup dried cherries

⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

Methods :

Step 1

Combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Mix together until sugar and cinnamon are melted and walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat. Spread walnuts on a large plate to cool.

Step 2

In the container of a blender, combine 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.

Step 3

Assemble the salad by tossing together the mixed greens, spinach, pear slices, dried cherries, feta cheese, and walnuts in a serving bowl. Serve with dressing on the side.