Vibrant Pear & Fuji Salad with Pecans & Cheddar
Spring is officially just eleven days away!
The air smells of fresh, damp soil and our daffodil sprouts – which mysteriously appeared in late January- are finally seasonally appropriate! Lighter weather and lengthening, sunny days make it a great time to share my Pear & Fuji Salad with Pecans & Cheddar!
We enjoy this vibrant salad fall through early spring when it's always easy to find delicious pears, apples and grapes. Full of zingy flavor, satisfying toasted nuts and shredded cheddar, you definitely won't feel deprived after this healthy meal. Add a cup of soup or a whole grain english muffin on the side- smothered in coconut oil & all-fruit strawberry jam if you're like me– and your taste buds will be just as happy as your waistline!
Vibrant Pear & Fuji Salad with Cheddar & Pecans
(Serves 2)
INGREDIENTS
Juliane's EASY Salad Dressing:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey or fruit jam (or agave nectar)
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper
Salad:
- 3 cups arugula or spring greens
- 1/3 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1/2 fuji apple, sliced
- 1/2 medium pear, sliced
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese, thickly shredded (extra sharp if you please!)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted (I place mine on a piece of aluminum foil in my toaster oven and set to "light" toast. Easy!)
METHOD
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, (or agave or jam), cider vinegar and EVOO. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Place greens and sliced fruits in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss gently (so as not to bruise the greens) to coat. Arrange on two serving plates, then sprinkle with shredded cheese and toasted pecans. Serve immediately and Enjoy!
Do you have a favorite quick & easy home-made salad dressing?
How do the longer days impact you?