Pear & Walnut Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced

• 4 cups mixed greens (spring mix or arugula)

• ½ cup candied or toasted walnuts

• ⅓ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

• ¼ cup dried cranberries

• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

For the Maple Vinaigrette

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, sliced pears, cucumber, cranberries, walnuts, and cheese.

2. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon, salt, and pepper.

3. Pour the maple vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

4. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.