Hello there–Are things winding down at your house?? We just took our Laurel and John to the airport to fly back to Wisconsin. And now we’re all lazing in the family room. Grand-girls coloring or stitching on Christmas craft kits. And grown ups are reading phones in the sunshine. I think we’re all Christmas-ed out!
And ready to eat something besides Christmas fudge and party dips– like this salad. We had it with our Christmas Eve lunch– add a little chicken or ham and it could be a complete meal. The star of the salad is the puree pear vinaigrette. Delish!
PEAR VINAIGRETTE SALAD
Salad:
4 cups of your favorite greens (we used a head of green leaf lettuce)
2 pears, cored and chopped
1/2 cup hazel nuts, chopped in half
1/2 cup feta
Vinaigrette:
1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. seedy Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Layer the greens, 2 chopped pears, hazel nuts and feta in a bowl.
To make the vinaigrette, use a blender (or stick blender) to blend the 1 ripe prepared pear, vinegar, mustard, oil and garlic to make a creamy dressing. Season with salt & pepper until it tastes perfect– sweet and tangy. Pour over the salad when you are ready to eat!
The Thankful Heart 
refreshing — love this, Rhonda!
Oh gosh thanks!! Happy New Year to you up north!! (are you part of the sub zero temperatures like our daughter in Wisconsin??!) Stay snug and warm! xox
Yum! I love salads with pears in them. thanks for the great recipe!
Hi Debra– so glad you like it. Loved your Hygge post!! the coziest!! xox
Love this crunchy nutty salad with burst of flavor !
thanks thank Megala!
Yum! I just bought pears yesterday at the store–it felt like a whim! but now I know why. 🙂
Hi Jenni!! Yep, it’s time for us to switch from fudge to salads about now! I’ve definitely gone over the 3 pound Christmas limit!! hugs!
Very interesting recipe, Rhonda! 🙂 Would be great refreshment in hot days here 🙂 Hopefully, you are having great time and getting ready for the new upcoming year! Lot of hugs ❤
HI hi Vero!! After all our Christmas eating– it’s time for us to switch to salads!! Loving all your Mexican food posts!! xox
Hello Rhonda! 🙂 Thank you, I enjoyed Mexican food a lot, however now.. time for something lighter as well 😀
Wow that vinaigrette sounds like such an awesome idea! Great job Rhonda (:
Thanks Nick. It was a nice flavorful change from our usually oil & vinegar. Happy New Year!!
Yum, Yum, Yum! What an interesting and healthy dressing. Great way to end 2017. Blessings to you, my friend, and happy New Year. You are beautiful and I’m grateful to know you, Rhonda. Hugs! xo Debbie
You’re always so kind Debbie! Hoping your New Year is full of unexpected joys and opportunities. Love to you friend. xox
Hi Rhonda – we were gifted with pears from Harry and David for Christmas. I made some baked oatmeal with pears and now I will have to try this! Just the thing to detox from TooMuchChristmas! I hope your family had a wonderful holiday – Kat
Hey Kat! Baked oatmeal & pears sounds great–on chilly mornings about now. And I agree– it’s about time for us to switch from fudge to salads! Happy New Year!! Hope you’re having a relaxing fun start into 2018!! hugs hugs!
I already feel like I don’t want to eat for a year, but then I do! This salad is right up my alley!! I love the dressing – well I love everything about it! Pinning!
Hey Mollie! yep, Larry and I are ready to switch to salads around here– I went over my 3 pound Christmas gain limit!! ugh. Happy 2018!! hugs hugs!
You, too!!
This is yummy, Rhonda! Well, wishing you and your family a happy and prosperous new year ! God bless! 😘
Hi hi Lilly!! thanks. Loved reading through the post about your backpacking trip!! So amazing! hugs hugs!
Mmmmm pear and white balsamic is such a tasty combo. This is a perfect post-Christmas salad.