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Pears Cranberries and Mixed Greens Salad Recipe

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Fresh pears, dried cranberries, and mixed greens garnished with roasted almonds and feta cheese create a delicious combination of flavors.
Directions
  • In a small bowl, beat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 ounces of feta cheese until smooth. Add vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until blended. Cover and refrigerate, if not using immediately.
  • Divide salad greens on plates. Top salad greens evenly with remaining cheese and dried cranberries. Arrange pear slices on top of each salad. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Drizzle with dressing just before serving. 
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients
    - 8 ounces package mixed greens, washed
    - 1 fresh pear, thinly sliced
    - 1/2 cup honey roasted sliced almonds
    - 4 ounces feta cheese (tomato basil or flavor of your choice)
    - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
    DRESSING:
    - 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    - 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    - 3 tablespoons olive oil
    salt and pepper to taste

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