Mixed Green Salad with Fresh Pears

A bed of spinach with sliced red onions and pears.

A perfect end of summer, or fall salad using our Pear Balsamic Vinegar. A little cinnamon gives this salad the perfect kick!

Ingredients:

Salad

  • 4 C. spring mix salad greens
  • 1 medium tomato, largely diced, or grape tomatoes cut in half lengthwise
  • ½ C. thin sliced red onion
  • 1 C. or 1 freshly ripened pear, peeled & diced
  • Freshly grated Asiago or Fontinella, to taste
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional garnish)

Vinaigrette

Directions:

In a bowl, whisk the vinegar, salt, pepper and Dijon mustard until completely blended.  Slowly add the Olive Oil, whisking constantly until completely incorporated.  May be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Arrange the greens on a serving plate, and add the tomato and onion.  Top with freshly grated cheese, then place a scoop of diced pears on top of the salad.  Chill until ready to serve.

When ready to serve:   Shake or whisk the vinaigrette and pour 2 or 3 tablespoons over the pears and greens.   Sprinkle salad with a pinch of cinnamon, if desired.

Serve immediately.

Products featured in this recipe

Pear White Balsamic Vinegar

Pear White Balsamic Vinegar

Pear White Balsamic Vinegar

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