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    Fall Salad with Fresh Pears & Blackberries

    Published: Oct 19, 2017 · Modified: Oct 23, 2019 by Chellie Schmitz

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    This easy Fall Salad Recipe is the perfect accompaniment to all your Fall dishes. Topped with fresh pears and blackberries, it's so easy to put together with just a few ingredients! #artfrommytable #salad #fallsalads #pears #blackberries #fallfood #blackberries #easy via @artfrommytable

    This Mixed Greens Salad Recipe is the perfect accompaniment to all your Fall dishes. So easy to put together and tastes delightful!

    Mixed Greens Salad Recipe ~ a plate full of mixed green salad recipe that contains field greens, fresh pear slices, black berries, crumbled white cheese and pecan halves, bowl of salad in the background and 2 full pears

    There's nothing like a fresh green salad. Do you like field greens or are you more of a Romaine lettuce person?

    I happen to like both, but the field greens in this Mixed Greens Salad Recipe compliment the sweetness of the fruit well.

    My family absolutely loves it when I add fresh fruit to our salads. It makes me happy to see them devour salads! We love it with this with Butternut Squash Soup, or this delicious Smoky Pumpkin Soup.

    So, there's not too much to this salad, I mean it's not rocket science, it's pretty simple, yet SO flavorful, and, there are all kinds of ways to change it up.

    Swap Greens~

    • Use Arugula for a peppery flavor
    • Use Romaine for more Crunch
    • Use Butter lettuce or Boston Bibb for a sweeter lettuce
    copper bowl of mixed greens, fresh pear slices on the table beside the bowl, small round container of fresh blackberries, 2 whole pears

    Swap Fruit~

    • Use apples instead of pears
    • Use persimmons or peaches
    • Use pomegranate arils in place of black berries
    • Use blueberries, raspberries or even grapes in place of blackberries
    • Add some dried fruit such as dried cherries or cranberries

    Swap Nuts (or seeds)~

    • Walnuts
    • pine nuts
    • hazelnuts
    • pepitas
    • sunflower seeds
    Mixed greens salad in a copper bowl full of mixed field greens, fresh pear slices, blackberries, pecans and crumbled goat cheese. 2 whole pears sitting beside it with a few pear slices

    Add Protein~

    You can turn this into more of a main dish by adding some protein

    • Chicken
    • Tuna
    • Salmon
    • Beef

    Add Fall Veggies

    • Roasted pumpkin
    • Roasted butternut squash
    • Carrots
    • Beets
    • Sweet potatoes

    You pretty much have endless flavor combinations here. This should keep you satisfied for a long time!

    mixed greens, pear slices, blackberries, pecans and crumbled cheese with a fork resting on top

    Say Cheese!

    Not a fan of goat cheese or just want another flavor?

    • Blue cheese
    • Gorganzala
    • Fresh mozzarella
    • White cheddar (or orange)
    • Smoked Gouda

    Seriously, cheese options are endless!

    Mixed Greens Salad Recipe Dressing~

    You can pretty much use your favorite dressing with this. For me, my kind of "stand by" if you will, my go-to that tastes good on everything-- Balsamic Vinaigrette.

    Sometimes I make this with only 2 ingredients. 2 parts olive oil to 1 part balsamic vinegar. When I'm feeling a little more... fancy, I add a squirt of dijon mustard and a bit of maple syrup.

    There are several homemade dressings (including the balsamic vinaigrette) in this post on easy jam jar salad dressings. Maybe one will jump out at you.

    Mixed Greens Salad Recipe Pairings~

    • Flank Steak Pinwheels
    • Turkey Chili
    • Asian Chicken Stuffed Peppers
    • Rustic Harvest Vegetable Pizza
    a plate full of mixed green salad recipe that contains field greens, fresh pear slices, black berries, crumbled white cheese and pecan halves, bowl of salad in the background and 2 full pears

    There you have it! One easy Mixed Greens Salad Recipe with endless variations. Let me know how you make it your own! Tag me on social media (@artfrommytable) or leave me a comment.

    P.S. For more recipe inspiration, follow me on Pinterest and Facebook. Like behind the scenes action? Check out my stories on Instagram.

    See you next time!

    XOXO,

    Chellie

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    a plate full of mixed green salad recipe that contains field greens, fresh pear slices, black berries, crumbled white cheese and pecan halves, bowl of salad in the background and 2 full pears

    Fall Salad with Fresh Pears

    This salad is the perfect accompaniment to all your Fall dishes. Healthy and delightful!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 209kcal
    Author: Chellie Schmitz
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    Ingredients

    • 4 cups Spring Field Greens
    • 1 cup sliced pears
    • 1 cup blackberries
    • 1 cup sliced cucumbers
    • ½ cup goat cheese crumbled
    • ½ cup pecans

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss.
    • Serve with your favorite Salad Dressing, or the Balsamic Vinaigrette mentioned in the post. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4490IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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