Description

This Asian Pear Salad with Walnuts and a Maple Mustard Dressing is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the crunchy texture of walnuts and the sweet juiciness of Asian pears, topped with a tangy dressing for a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup walnuts
5 ounces mixed salad greens or arugula
1 Asian pear
Juice of half a lemon
1/2 cup pomegranate arils
1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional
may use a dairy free feta as a substitute)
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
plus more to taste if desired
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant and golden brown. Remove and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens or arugula, sliced Asian pear, lemon juice, pomegranate arils, and the toasted walnuts.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the minced shallot, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Drizzle the maple mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. If using, sprinkle crumbled feta or goat cheese on top before serving.

Notes

You can adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 330 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 430 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg

Keywords: Asian Pear Salad, Walnuts, Maple Mustard Dressing, Healthy Salad, Autumn Salad, Simple Recipes