Pear-fect Salad

If Pear happens to be one of your favorite fruit than this salad concoction is a must try as it heroes the fruity flavors of the pear and marries it perfectly with the earthy flavor of the roasted beet and apple cider , making it fresh, zingy and insanely delicious. Since all of the ingredients are perfect flavor pairings the end result is but of course gorgeous . Salads put together with love and care are absolutely statement and hold good both as a standout side dishes or the main star of the meal . They are also quick, diverse and heavenly ...and above all always healthy .... making them all you can eat :)

The color of this beetroot and pear salad is very vibrant making it even more appealing to the eye. Roasted walnuts add crunch and flavor to the dish while the creamy feta is incredible with the honey vinaigrette. All of this sits perfectly balanced on a bed of lettuce while the mixed greens add a nice peppery taste to the spoon .

Trust me , you and your family are going to love this salad - but before we move ahead , some tips on this as you start :

• Roast the Beets : You can roast the whole beets directly on the flame or cover them in foil and oven roast them for 30 mins . In both cases , you need to roast them with the skin and then peel once done.

• Pan - Roast the nuts : To intensify the flavor of the walnuts you must roast them. Place the walnuts in a pan and roast them medium heat . Let it cool completely before you chop them up . You can substitute walnuts for peanuts or pecans , whatever you like .

• Cheese pairing : Pear and beets go best with feta but alternatively you can use shaved parmesan for a milder nutty flavor. You can also use cheddar.

• Bite size : I recon you to keep the pear and beet pieces bite size . You can choose to make this salad as individual portions or also toss everything in a big batch and dig in. In both cases , chopping everything bite size is important

• Mixed Greens: Any mixed leafy green mix will do in this recipe .

By now , we have done a few beautiful salad combinations all of which you must most definitely try . Besides this one - do try our Triple S Salad or the Watermelon Feta , Apple & Broccoli or the hearty Brown Rice Salad and expand your salad horizons.

Things you will need :

• 01 Cup roasted beet - chopped bite size

• 02 cup mixed green - I used lettuce and arugula

• 02 Pear , sliced

• Handful of crumbled fresh feta

• 1/4 cup walnuts , roughly chopped

For the Honey Vinaigrette dressing :

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

• Salt and pepper taste

• 01 tbsp. honey

• An empty jam jar

Steps to follow :

• Shake up all the ingredients for the honey vinaigrette dressing in a jam jar and set this aside . Next , lay out the greens & arrange the beets and the pears together on your salad plate. On this , liberally , sprinkle the crumbled feta and chopped walnuts .

• When ready to serve , drizzle the desired amount of the dressing .

• Dig in and get ready to blow your mind off !