Pear And Greens Salad With Maple Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

1/4

cup real maple syrup or organic maple-flavored syrup

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/2

teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1/4

cup canola or vegetable oil

1/3

cup pecan halves

cups torn mixed salad greens

medium pears, peeled, cut into wedges

1/3

cup organic sweetened dried cranberries

In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients except oil with wire whisk. Beat in oil until blended.

Place pecans in 1-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on High 2 minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until browned.

Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates. Arrange pear wedges on greens; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads.