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    Home » Vegan Main Dishes

    Mixed Greens with Pears, Cranberries, and Pecans

    Published: Dec 4, 2013 · Updated: Aug 18, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Bosc pears that are just slightly underripe are perfect in this salad that’s simple enough for everyday, yet festive enough for holiday meals. Contrasted with the crunch of pecans and and the sweetness of dried cranberries, this salad is a party for the palate. Photos by Rachael Braun.

    Serves: 4 to 6

    • 3 to 4 ounces mixed baby greens (mesclun), or as desired
    • 2 firm pears (preferably bosc), cored and diced
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries
    • ⅓ to ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
    • 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely grated or thinly sliced
    • Freshly ground pepper to taste
    • Natural raspberry vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette, as needed

    Combine the first 6 ingredients in a serving bowl and toss together.  Drizzle in a little of the dressing of your choice and toss again. Pass around more dressing so that everyone can use as much or as little as they’d like.

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    1. Amber says

      January 28, 2014 at 5:48 pm

      I used baby kale only, instead of mixed greens, but this salad was literally the BEST I've ever had!!! Thank you for this scrumptious and healthy recipe!

    2. Nava says

      January 28, 2014 at 5:53 pm

      Amber, wow, that's quite an endorsement! Glad you enjoyed it, and of course, baby kale is an awesome substitution.

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