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Pear Quinoa Salad with Warm Toasted Walnut Dressing
A superfood salad that contains a pleasing combination of mixed greens, quinoa pears, dried cherries and feta , drizzled with a warm toasted walnut dressing. Great for fall picnics or in the winter months. Gluten–free.
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Ingredients
Salad
- 1 pkg mixed salad greens (454 g)
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked (125 mL)
- 1 cup sliced pears, cored (250 mL)
- 1/3 cup dried cherries (75 mL)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (125 mL)
- 1 cup croutons (250 mL)
Dressing
- 1 tsp dijon mustard (5 mL)
- 2 Tbsp honey (30 mL)
- 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar (30 mL)
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces (125 mL)
- 1/4 cup canola oil (60 mL)
Directions
- In large bowl, add salad greens, quinoa, pears, dried cherries, cheese and croutons. Toss well.
- In small bowl, mix Dijon mustard, honey and vinegar. Mix well to combine.
- In medium sauce pan over medium-low heat, add walnuts. Cook for 1-2 minutes being careful not to allow them to burn. Turn down to low heat. Add canola oil and cook for additional 4-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the nuts. Remove from heat.
- Cool for 1 minute and slowly add to vinegar mixture. Blend well. Drizzle warm dressing over salad and serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis
| Calories | 419 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 28.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 274 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 41.8 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 19.3 g |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Potassium | 342 mg |
