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Autumn Apple and Pear Salad in a serving bowl with a jar of vinaigrette behind it.
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4.55 from 59 votes

Autumn Apple and Pear Salad

Sweet pears and apples paired with salty feta and bacon are the perfect combination in this autumn apple and pear salad!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple pear salad, apple salad, Autumn salad, fall salad
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 7 ounces mixed greens
  • 1 pear, thinly sliced
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the spring mix to a serving bowl. Top it with the sliced apple and pear, crumbled feta, bacon, dried cranberries and almonds.
  • Add the ingredients for the vinaigrette to a jar with a lid or a glass measuring cup and shake or whisk until combined.
  • Serve the vinaigrette alongside the salad to keep the ingredients from becoming soggy and wilted.

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Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 506mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 25g