Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette Recipe

Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette Recipe

  • 1/4 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
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
  • 1 pear – peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  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.
  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.
  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.
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