Pear and lentil salad

This super simple salad is great for warm summer nights but is sure to satisfy any time of year. Minimal chopping required, and the dressing ingredients can be thrown into a mason jar! And this dressing is everythingggg! Make a personal portion or big salad for a group dinner.

Prep Time:
20 min

Cook Time:
0 min

Calories:
320

Serving Size:
1/2 recipe (180 g)

Ingredients

Pear and Lentil Salad:

1 cup (250 mL) arugula
1 cup (250 mL) baby spinach
1/2 pear, sliced into thin slices
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped toasted pecans
1/4 cup (60 mL) cooked lentils
1/4 cup (60 mL) pomegranate seeds
2 Tbsp (30 mL) feta or goat cheese

Dressing:

2 tbsp (30 mL) dijon mustard
1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
½ tsp (2.5 mL) each salt and pepper

Instructions

Fill a large bowl with the arugula and spinach.
In a bowl or small jar, mix the dressing ingredients. whisk or shake until well combined. if desired, add water to thin.
Mix the dressing with the greens. Toss in lentils, pear slices, pomegranate seeds, and crushed pecans.
Divide on two plates; top with crumbled cheese.
Pour desired dressing onto the salad and toss. Store the rest of the dressing in the fridge.

Nutritional Information Per 1/2 of recipe (180 g) + 2 Tbsp dressing (30 mL)
Amount	% Daily Value
Calories 320
Fat 20 g	27 %
Saturated 3.5 g	18 %
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 570 mg	25 %
Carbohydrate 33 g	11 %
Fibre 7 g	25 %
Sugars 19 g
Protein 6 g