Pecan Pear Baby Kale Salad Recipe with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
This easy yet elegant Baby Kale Salad recipe combines sweet pears, toasted pecans, fresh fennel and baby kale greens flavored with a homemade white balsamic vinaigrette.
Servings: 12
Calories: 159kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salad:
- 8 ounces baby kale blend 8 cups
- 2 pears cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced fresh fennel
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans toasted
Instructions
Vinaigrette:
- In small bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, sugar, kosher salt, pepper and garlic powder until blended.
Salad:
- In a serving bowl combine baby kale blend, pears, fennel, onion, dried cranberries and pecans. Just before serving*, gently toss lettuce mixture with some of the vinaigrette until lightly coated. Serve with remaining vinaigrette on the side.
Notes
Makes 12 servings.
*Baby kale blend is a delicate mix of greens. Toss with some the vinaigrette immediately before serving so that salad does not wilt!
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1909IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg