Pear Salad with Honey Vinaigrette Recipe

Pear Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

Recipe provided by Kimberly Schlapman

Watch how to prepare this delightful dish and bring fresh flavors to your table!

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories: 500, Total Fat: 42 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Dietary Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 17 g, Protein: 6 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 424 mg

• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups 1-inch cubes of day-old multigrain bread
• 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 large pear, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Juice from half a lemon

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F and get ready for crispy croutons that elevate every bite.
2. In a mixing bowl, toss the bread cubes with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Spread on a half-sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes until golden and irresistibly toasted.
3. In a large bowl, gently combine the pecans, lettuce, pear slices, and toasted bread cubes. For the dressing, shake together the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a Mason jar until emulsified and vibrant.
4. Drizzle the honey vinaigrette over the salad, toss lightly, and serve immediately for the ultimate burst of sweet, crunchy freshness!