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Cranberry Pear Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This cranberry pear salad is one of my go to recipes when I want something that feels special but doesn't require any cooking. The beautiful combination of sweet pears, tart cranberries, and crunchy toasted nuts comes together in just fifteen minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you're hosting guests. Pears are wonderfully rich in fiber, which supports digestive health while keeping you satisfied. What I love most is how simple it is to throw together, yet the homemade balsamic vinaigrette with garlic and brown sugar tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The creamy Havarti cheese adds richness that ties everything together beautifully.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup olive oil¾ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 11 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 22 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 66 cups mixed baby greens
- 33 pears, thinly sliced
- 11 cup dried cranberries
- 11 cup toasted pecans
- ¾ cup cubed Havarti cheese¾ cup cubed havarti cheese
- ½ cup toasted sliced almonds½ cup toasted sliced almonds
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
- 2
Combine greens, pears, cranberries, pecans, and Havarti cheese in a large bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar dressing over salad and toss. Garnish with almonds to serve.
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