Candied Walnut and Pear Salad

5 from 2 votes

A delicious and simple to salad with fresh sliced pears, avocado, cranberries and feta cheese. Drizzled with a lemon poppyseed dressing this salad is mouthwatering and full of flavor!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Candied Walnut and Pear Salad with a Lemon Poppyseed Dressing, lemon poppyseed dressing, pear salad

Servings: Servings at Side

Author: Chelsea Lords

Ingredients

5 ounces spinach
1 (14.5-ounce) well drained can sliced pears
1 cup candied walnuts
⅓ cup dried cranberries
1 diced large avocado
⅓ cup feta cheese

Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

Rinse and dry the 5 ounces spinach and add to a large bowl. To the bowl add the 1 (14.5-ounce) well drained can sliced pears, 1 cup candied walnuts, ⅓ cup dried cranberries, and 1 diced large avocado.

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Combine the 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar in a blender or food processor.
Blend or pulse until completely smooth. Slowly pour in the ⅓ cup vegetable oil and blend. Stir in the ½ tablespoon poppy seeds.
Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss to coat everything evenly. Top with the ⅓ cup feta cheese and enjoy!

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