Pear and Greens Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

By kylaroy7

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup real maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
• 2 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
• 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
• 3 medium pears, peeled, cut into wedges
• 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

1
In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients except oil with wire whisk. Beat in oil until blended.

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

3
Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates. Arrange pear wedges on greens; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads.