Salads are my jam! I love simple salads, elaborate salads, and anything in between! This is one of my favorites: Greens with Asian Pears and Fig Balsamic. It’s delightful!
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"Greens with Asian Pears and Fig/Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette" on a white plate with scalloped edges set on a wooden cutting board

The Salad:

This salad is made up of mixed greens, sweet asian pears, caramelized nuts and soft goat cheese. These flavors and textures work so well together. Asian Pears are like a cross between an apple and a pear, they are sweet and grainy. If you can’t find them sub for your favorite pear.

A close up of "Greens with Asian Pears and Fig/Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette"

The Dressing: Use a Fig Balsamic or Traditional

I use a beautiful fig infused balsamic vinegar whisked with heart healthy extra virgin olive oil and a little maple syrup. It literally takes two minutes to make this dressing! Why would anyone ever buy bottled? If you can’t find fig balsamic near you, just use regular aged balsamic.

"Greens with Asian Pears and Fig/Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette" served on a \white plate set on a wooden cutting board

The Caramelized nuts:

You can use store bought caramelized nuts or make your own. Either work just swell. To learn to make caramelize nuts watch this video or read this blog post.

A woman using a pan on a cooktop to caramelize nuts

Putting it All Together!

This gorgeous salad is a favorite. It has it all, sweet and savory, crunchy and creamy, color and flavor!

Greens with Asian Pears and Fig Balsamic on a white plate set on a wood cutting board

The Recipe: Greens with Pears and Fig Balsamic

What you need:  fig infused balsamic vinegar or just use regular aged balsamic.

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Greens with Asian Pears and Fig/Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Salads are my jam! I love them simple, elaborate, or anywhere in between! This is one of my favorites: Greens with Asian Pears and Fig Balsamic. Delightful!

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy lunch recipe, light recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 4 cups baby spring mix
  • 1 ripe Asian pear, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup Caramelized Nuts
Dressing:
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons fig balsamic vinegar (or traditional balsamic vinegar)
  • 1 Tablespoon real maple syrup (skip syrup if using traditional balsamic)
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • Black pepper to taste
Instructions
For Salad:

  1. Place, lettuce, sliced pears, cheese and pecans on a platter, dress to your liking and toss

For Dressing
  1. Combine dressing ingredients in container with lid and shake. Dress salad right before serving. Yum!

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