Pear, Celery and Candied Pecans Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ cup candied pecans, chopped* ($1.67)
• 4 stalks celery, diced ($0.20)
• ½ red onion, julienned (finely sliced) ($0.54)
• 2 pears, sliced thin ($2.64)
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.03)
• 1 6 oz bag mixed greens ($2.73)
• 5 Tbsp shredded Parmesan ($1.35)
• ½ tsp allspice ($0.08)
• 1 tsp cinnamon ($0.08)
• ½ tsp salt ($0.01)
• ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.01)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.06)
• ¼ tsp ground ginger ($0.06)
• 3 Tbsp maple syrup ($0.72)
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ($0.49)
• ½ cup olive oil ($1.55)

Instructions

1. Chop candied pecans, dice celery and julienne (finely slice) red onion. Slice pears and toss the pear slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. Transfer all to a covered bowl and refrigerate.
2. Mix
3. Prepare the salad dressing by whisking allspice, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, ginger, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar together. Stream in the olive oil in at the end to make a temporary emulsion. You can also use a blender, slowly streaming the oil in while the blades are running.
4. Drizzle
5. Add mixed greens to a bowl with the previously prepared chopped candied pecans, diced celery, sliced red onion, and sliced pear. Drizzle the cinnamon vinaigrette on top just before serving.
6. Toss to coat the salad with the vinaigrette.
7. Garnish
8. Top with the shredded parmesan and serve!