Pear Salad

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

¼ cup vegetable oil (or light tasting olive oil)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon garlic powder
teaspoon salt (or to taste )
teaspoon black pepper
8 cups mixed greens
1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
½ red onion (thinly sliced)
2 ripe pears (sliced just before serving, or 4 canned pear halves)
¼ cup slivered almonds (toasted*)
¼ cup dried cranberries (optional)
2 oz crumbled blue cheese (or feta cheese)

Prep Time20mins
Servings4

Instructions

In a small jar with a lid, combine the vegetable oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake until fully combined and refrigerate.

In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, chopped parsley, and sliced red onion. Add ¼ cup of the dressing (or adjust to taste) and toss to coat.

Cut the ripe pears in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or small knife to remove the core and seeds. Slice the pears into thin -inch slices.

Arrange the sliced pears on top of the salad. Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds, dried cranberries, and crumbled blue cheese.

Drizzle additional dressing over the salad if desired.

Serve immediately.