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Cranberry Pear Salad

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  • Servings:

    4 (278 g) as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    0 minutes

Ingredients

This light, simple salad is the perfect accompaniment to any meal or perfect as a simple, standalone meal. Serve with a side of crusty whole-grain bread. Don't be afraid to swap in a different nut. If you can't find hazelnuts, walnuts or pistachios would be equally tasty.
Dressing Ingredients
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
3 T. balsamic vinegar
1 t. whole grain mustard
1 t. honey
1/8 t. salt
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
Salad Ingredients
1/2 c. red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 c. dried cranberries, juice-sweetened
8 c. baby spinach
2 pears, cored and sliced
2/3 c. hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
Cranberry Pear Salad

Directions

1. Whisk dressing ingredients together thoroughly.
2. Toss the spinach, onions and pears with dressing. Sprinkle with cranberries and hazelnuts.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 4 (278 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 394 kcal (20%)
Calories from Fat 248 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 28 g (42%)
Saturated Fat 3 g (15%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 178 mg (7%)
Total Carbohydrates 34 g (11%)
Dietary Fiber 8 g (31%)
Protein 7 g (11%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 40 mg (44%)
Minerals
Calcium 151 mg (12%)
Iron 5 mg (28%)
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