Description
A vibrant and elegant salad featuring sweet roasted pears, fresh citrus segments, crispy toppings, creamy whipped feta, and a nutty honey drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss pear slices with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- In a food processor, blend feta cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth and fluffy to create whipped feta clouds. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Arrange mixed greens on a serving platter. Top with roasted pears, orange segments, grapefruit segments, and pomegranate seeds.
- Dollop whipped feta clouds over the salad. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle honey over the salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired and enjoy immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.