Pear Cranberry Pecan Salad with Cinnamon Pear Balsamic

This is a version of my Apple-Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients

  • 6-8 cups torn mixed salad greens (enough to serve 4)
  • 2 medium pears, diced
  • 1/2 c. craisins or dried cranberries
  • 3 Tbls. chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 Tbls. crumbled goat cheese

Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Dressing

  • 2 Tbls. olive oil
  • 4-1/2 t. good cinnamon pear balsamic
  • 1 Tbls. honey
  • 1-1/2 t. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, pears and craisins.

Dressing: In a container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, cinnamon pear balsamic, honey, lemon juice and garlic; shake well. Or use a small bowl and stir with a wire whisk.

Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Sprinkle with pecans and goat cheese. Serve immediately.

NOTE: Serves 4. You can adjust pears, craisins, pecans and goat cheese, if you wish.

Other uses for Cinnamon Pear Balsamic, check out these recipes (select link below):
Cinnamon Pear Goat Cheese & Praline Pecan Salad
Cinnamon Pear French Toast