_Sips iced tea_ Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about a salad that’s about to become your new obsession. This isn’t your boring, sad desk lunch salad – this is the kind that makes your taste buds dance and your Instagram followers drool.
Picture this: crisp mixed greens, candied pecans, juicy pear slices, crumbled goat cheese, and a honey balsamic dressing that’ll make you want to lick the bowl (no judgment here, we’ve all been there! 💁♀️).
What You’ll Need:
– 6 cups mixed spring greens
– 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup candied pecans
– 4 oz crumbled goat cheese
– 1/4 cup dried cranberries
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
For the to-die-for dressing:
– 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
– 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– Salt and pepper to taste
Honey, let me walk you through this masterpiece:
1. First, toast those pecans in a pan with a tablespoon of butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar until they’re golden brown. Trust me, your kitchen will smell amazing!
1. While those cool down (and before you eat them all – I see you! 😉), whisk together all the dressing ingredients until they’re smooth and combined.
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1. In a large bowl, toss your greens with about half the dressing. You want them dressed, not swimming, darling.
1. Layer on your pear slices, red onion, and cranberries. Pro tip: soak your red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes first to take away that harsh bite.
1. Top with your cooled candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese.
1. Drizzle with remaining dressing just before serving.
And voilà! You’ve got yourself a salad that’s fancy enough for company but easy enough for a Tuesday night dinner. The combination of sweet, tangy, and creamy will have everyone asking for seconds – yes, seconds of a salad! Who would’ve thought?
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P.S. If you’re like me and “accidentally” make extra candied pecans, they make an amazing snack. Just saying! 😘
