The Anti-Inflammatory Autumn Harvest Pear & Cranberry Salad has a fresh and crunchy texture. We prepare this colorful salad with mixed greens, ripe pears, dried cranberries, walnuts, pomegranate seeds, whipped goat cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, maple syrup, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and black pepper. This autumn-inspired salad has about 365 calories and 35 g of net carbs. We make this colorful salad in just twenty minutes. You can serve this Anti-Inflammatory Autumn Harvest Pear & Cranberry Salad with grilled chicken, roasted turkey, baked salmon, herb-roasted vegetables, or roasted chickpeas.
STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Salad, Side Dish
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 20 minutes
EQUIPMENTS:
- Bowls
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 cups mixed greens
- Two ripe pears
- ½ cup cranberries
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- Four oz. goat cheese
- One tbsp. Greek yogurt
- Two tbsp. olive oil
- One tbsp. maple syrup
- â…› tsp. salt
- One tbsp. honey
- 1½ tbsp. lemon juice
- One tsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- â…› tsp. black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MIXED GREENS:
- Use mixed greens to provide freshness, color, and a light texture. As another choice, use spinach, arugula, or kale.
PEARS:
- Use ripe but firm pears to provide natural sweetness and juicy texture. As a further option, use crisp apples.
CRANBERRIES:
- Use dried cranberries to provide tart sweetness and a chewy texture. You can substitute dried cherries or raisins.
WALNUTS:
- Use walnuts to add crunch and healthy fats. As another option, use pecans or almonds.
GOAT CHEESE:
- Use goat cheese to provide a creamy and tangy flavor. You could swap it with feta or ricotta.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Use Greek yogurt to make the goat cheese creamy and smooth. Plain yogurt can be used as a substitute.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use olive oil to provide healthy fats and richness. As another choice, use avocado oil.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- Use maple syrup to add natural autumn sweetness. You can replace it with honey.
HONEY:
- Use honey to add floral sweetness to the dressing. Maple syrup can be used instead.
LEMON JUICE:
- To counterbalance the sweetness and add freshness, use fresh lemon juice. Fresh orange juice can be used as another option.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Use Dijon mustard to add mild tanginess and help combine the dressing. Whole-grain mustard can be used instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for almost five minutes.
- Beat the Greek yogurt and goat cheese till become smoother and creamier.
- Stir the salt, olive oil, black pepper, maple syrup, cinnamon, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Include the toasted walnuts, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, sliced pears, and cranberries in a big dish.
- Put the small spoonfuls of whipped goat cheese on the salad.
- We drizzle the maple-honey dressing on the salad.
- Carefully mix all the elements together and serve quickly.
TIPS:
- We utilize firm-ripe pears so they will not be mushy.
- Include a little lemon juice in the pears to avoid browning.
- You could toast the walnuts to get a deeper flavor and perfect crunch.
- Include the dressing just before eating.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN PAIRINGS:
- Grilled Lemon Chicken
- Baked Salmon
- Roasted Turkey Breast
- Grilled Tofu
- Herb-Roasted Chickpeas
SOUPS:
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Creamy Pumpkin Soup
- Roasted Carrot Soup
- Lentil Vegetable Soup
- Bread and Grains
WHOLE-WHEAT DINNER ROLLS:
- Garlic Sourdough Bread
- Quinoa Pilaf
- Wild Rice
- Whole-Grain Flatbread
ROASTED VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Honey-Glazed Carrots
- Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Balsamic Roasted Beets
LIGHT SIDE DISHES:
- Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Steamed Green Beans
- Garlic Sautéed Spinach
HEALTHY DRINKS:
- Ginger Lemon Tea
- Cinnamon Apple Tea
- Warm Turmeric Milk
- Cranberry Infused Water
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the salad ingredients, dressing, and whipped goat cheese in separate closed box and refrigerate for nearly 2 to 3 days.
FREEZER:
- We do not suggest storing this flavorful salad, as the whipped goat cheese, fresh greens, and pears will lose their texture.
FAQs:
Could we prepare this salad beforehand?
- Yes, you can make the individual elements earlier and blend them just before eating.
May we utilize apples as a replacement for pears?
- Yes, you can use crisp apples as another choice for pears.
Will we prepare this salad dairy-free?
- Yes, you can use non-dairy soft cheese as a further choice for goat cheese.
May we include chicken?
- Yes, you can use grilled chicken to prepare the salad a more complete protein-rich meal.
Could we utilize another nuts?
- Yes, you can use almonds or pecans as a different choice for walnuts.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 365 kcal
Sodium: 285 mg
Net Carbs: 35 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 25 g
Fats: 23 g
Proteins: 9 g
Total Carbs: 41 g
