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Pear & Pecan Salad with Parmesan Crisps

An easy to make salad that is both delicious and classy, sure to impress your guests for a fancy celebration.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 bag prewashed spring mix salad preferably organic
  • 1 pear sliced into thin strips
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup raw pecans

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 small clove crushed garlic
  • 1-1 TBS honey preferably local raw honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated pepper

For the Parmesan Crisps

  • freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Dressing

  • Whisk together all ingredients.

Parmesan Crisps

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Pile 1-2 TBS of grated Parmesan cheese on a silicon baking mat.
  • Bake for 3-5 minutes until crisp and bubbly.

To Make the Salad

  • Simply plate the greens, pear, and green onion on individual plates. Add the Parmesan Crisps and top with dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Make the crisps earlier in the day, or even the day before, so they're ready to when you need them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 413mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g