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Strawberry Pear and Feta Salad

Course Main Course, Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Package Romaine Lettuce or Spring Mix
  • 2 Cups Baby spinach
  • 1 Chopped Apple I like Honeycrisp or Opal best
  • 1 12 oz Jar Marinated Artichoke Hearts Drained and Chopped
  • 1 Cup Strawberries Chopped
  • 1 Cup Blueberries or raspberries
  • 2 Kiwis Sliced
  • 1 Cup Candied, slivered almonds 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, a pinch of seas salt. Add to a pan on medium heat and stir constantly until sugar melts and coats toasted almonds. Remove and spread onto wax to set.
  • 2 Bartlett Pears Sliced
  • Feta or Blue Cheese
  • Bacon Bits Optional

Poppyseed Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 1/2 Cup avocado oil Can mix olive and another oil
  • 1/4 Cup Freshly squeezed grapefruit
  • 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dry Mustard Powder
  • 1 Small Shallot or 1/8 cup chopped red onion Optional but very flavorful in dressing!
  • 1/2-1 Tablespoons Poppyseeds
  • 1-2 Teaspoons Mayonnaise Optional to add creaminess

Instructions
 

  • Add salad mix and spinach to a large serving bowl. Top with fruit, artichokes and cheese. Garnish with the candied almonds.
    Mix dressing and stir again just before serving. If making ahead, do not add poppyseeds until just before serving.
    Salad is best enjoyed the day it is made.