Autumn Bitter Sweet Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients for Autumn Bitter Sweet Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Sugar
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Greens
• Bartlett Pears
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 medium kohlrabi, peeled and thinly sliced
• Goat Cheese

How to Make Autumn Bitter Sweet Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette

1. **Make the Vinaigrette:** In a blender or food processor, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries and blend until finely minced and incorporated.
2. **Prepare the Salad:** Tear 5 oz of mixed salad greens into bite-sized pieces. Arrange on individual salad plates or in a large salad bowl.
3. **Prep the Pears:** Thinly slice 1 ripe pear and toss gently with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
4. **Assemble the Salad:** Arrange the pear slices over the greens. Top with the thinly sliced kohlrabi and sprinkle with 1/2 cup dried cranberries (reserve some for garnish).
5. **Dress and Serve:** Drizzle the cranberry vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Garnish with 2 ounces of crumbled goat cheese or your favorite cheese and any reserved dried cranberries.