Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 5 ounces 1/2 of a 10 ounce bag spinach
  • 1 can sliced pears
  • 1 cup candied walnuts (find near salad toppings)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (do not use regular)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon poppyseeds

Instruction

  • Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder, dijon mustard, salt and sugar in a blender or food processor. Blend or pulse until completely smooth. Slowly pour in the vegetable oil and blend.
  • Stir in the poppyseeds.
  • For the rest of the salad:
  • Rinse and dry the mixed greens.
  • Thoroughly drain the pears.
  • Add in the candied walnuts and dried cranberries.
  • Remove the skin and pit of an avocado and dice.
  • Toss all of the ingredients together with the dressing, add some feta cheese, and enjoy immediately.
  • If not enjoying immediately, do not add the dressing until right before eating.
  • If desired, add some grilled chicken to this salad!