Name: Gorgeous Pear Pecan Green Salad with a Fabulous Dressing | Oil-free option, Plant-based, Vegan
Ingredients: 4-5 cups of mixed salad greens; 1-2 cups baby arugula leaves; 1/2 cup pecans; 1-2 fresh ripe pears, thinly sliced; 1-2 teaspoons mint, minced; 1/4 cup frozen grape juice concentrate; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 canned pear (drained) or 1 peeled fresh pear; pinch of salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

Ingredients

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4–5 cups of mixed salad greens
1–2 cups baby arugula leaves
1/2 cup pecans
1–2 fresh ripe pears, thinly sliced
1–2 teaspoons mint, minced

Dressing:

1/4 cup frozen grape juice concentrate
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 canned pear (drained) or 1 peeled fresh pear
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

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Instructions

Start by making the dressing.
Add grape juice concentrate, fresh lemon juice, a canned or fresh pear, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Slowly, while the blender is running on low, add the olive oil. (Omit this step for an oil-free salad dressing)
Set aside.
Next, place the pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 350F for 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, add the greens.
Prepare the fresh pears by dividing them in half. Cut out the seeds by using a melon ball tool or a spoon. Slice each half thinly and add to the salad.
Then add the toasted pecans and finally sprinkle with minced mint.
Serve with the beautiful grape-pear-lemon dressing.