Candied Walnut and Pear Salad

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 5 oz (1/2 of a 10 ounce bag spinach
  • 1 Avocado, large
  • 1/3 cup Cranberries, dried
  • 1/4 tsp Lemon, zest
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 can Pears

• Condiments

  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tbsp Poppyseeds
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp White sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Candied walnuts

• Dairy

  • 1/3 cup Feta cheese

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Ingredients

• 5 ounces (1/2 of a 10 ounce bag) spinach
• 1 can sliced pears
• 1 cup candied walnuts (find near salad toppings)
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries
• 1 large avocado
• ⅓ cup feta cheese
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, do not use regular
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• ½ tablespoon poppyseeds

Directions

• Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder, dijon mustard, salt and sugar in a blender or food processor. Blend or pulse until completely smooth. Slowly pour in the vegetable oil and blend.
• Stir in the poppyseeds.
• For the rest of the salad:
• Rinse and dry the mixed greens.
• Thoroughly drain the pears.
• Add in the candied walnuts and dried cranberries.
• Remove the skin and pit of an avocado and dice.
• Toss all of the ingredients together with the dressing, add some feta cheese, and enjoy immediately.
• If not enjoying immediately, do not add the dressing until right before eating.
• If desired, add some grilled chicken to this salad!