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# **Pear Spinach Salad with Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Feta, Pomegranate, and Maple-Lemon Dijon Mustard Dressing**
Fresh, colorful, and bursting with seasonal flavor, this **Pear Spinach Salad** is a celebration on a plate. With juicy pears, crunchy pecans, tart dried cranberries, salty feta, and jewel-toned pomegranate seeds—all tied together with a bright and tangy maple-lemon Dijon dressing—this salad is as stunning to look at as it is to eat.
Perfect for holiday dinners, cozy autumn meals, or light spring lunches, this dish combines sweet, savory, and tangy notes for a refreshing and satisfying experience.
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## **Why This Salad Works**
This salad hits all the flavor profiles: sweetness from the pears and maple syrup, tartness from the cranberries and pomegranate, saltiness from the feta, crunch from the pecans, and a zing from the Dijon mustard and lemon juice. It’s light yet filling, healthy yet indulgent.
Plus, it’s versatile—serve it as a starter, a side, or toss in some grilled chicken or tofu for a hearty main course.
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## **Ingredients**
### **For the Salad:**
* 4 cups fresh baby spinach
* 1–2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
* ½ cup pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
* ¼ cup dried cranberries
* ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
* ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
### **For the Maple-Lemon Dijon Dressing:**
* 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
* 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
* 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
* Salt and pepper to taste
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## **How to Make It**
### 1. **Prepare the Dressing**
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and lemon juice until smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
### 2. **Toast the Pecans** *(optional but recommended)*
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast, stirring frequently, for about 3–5 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool slightly.
### 3. **Assemble the Salad**
In a large salad bowl or platter, layer the spinach, sliced pears, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and toasted pecans. Sprinkle the feta over the top.
### 4. **Dress and Toss**
Drizzle the maple-lemon Dijon dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to coat or serve the dressing on the side for guests to add their own.
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