Pear and Hazelnut Salad with Creamy Cranberry Dressing

Ali Segersten (author) Nov 24, 2008

Difficulty

Average Recipe

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

Serve this salad when cranberries, pears, and hazelnuts are in season in autumn. It is also delicious served at a festive holiday meal.

1 head red leaf lettuce rinsed and torn into pieces

1 pears cored and thinly sliced

½ small red onions sliced into thin rounds

1 cup raw hazelnuts roasted

½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

2 shallots peeled and thinly sliced

1 cup fresh cranberries

¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon orange zest

½ teaspoon sea salt