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Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette Recipe

Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette Recipe

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Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
1 (15.25 oz) can pears in light syrup , drained reserving syrup
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 tbsp fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tbsp honey
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 (10 oz) package mixed salad greens
1/2 (10 oz) bag spinach leaves
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

Combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Mix together until sugar and cinnamon are melted and walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat. Spread walnuts on a large plate to cool.
In the container of a blender, combine the drained pears, 1/3 cup of the reserved syrup from the can, vinegar, yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; blend until smooth.
Assemble the salad by tossing together the mixed greens, spinach, pear slices, dried cherries, feta cheese, and walnuts in a serving bowl. Serve with dressing on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	720.46 Kcal (3016 kJ)
Calories from fat	406.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.19g	70%
Cholesterol	25.31mg	8%
Sodium	1161.97mg	48%
Potassium	607.26mg	13%
Total Carbs	66.28g	22%
Sugars	52.64g	211%
Dietary Fiber	8.95g	36%
Protein	20.36g	41%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	17%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	244.2mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	221.47 Kcal (927 kJ)
Calories from fat	125.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.89g	70%
Cholesterol	7.78mg	8%
Sodium	357.19mg	48%
Potassium	186.67mg	13%
Total Carbs	20.37g	22%
Sugars	16.18g	211%
Dietary Fiber	2.75g	36%
Protein	6.26g	41%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	17%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	75.1mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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