Honey Glazed Pear and Fennel Salad with Toasted Walnut Crunch

Ingredients

• •2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
• •1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• •1/4 cup honey
• •2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• •1 tablespoon brown sugar
• •4 cups mixed salad greens
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped walnuts and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Add the brown sugar to the skillet and stir until the walnuts are coated. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

3. 3

   Thinly slice the pears and fennel bulb using a sharp knife or mandoline for even, delicate slices.

4. 4

   In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced pears, and fennel.

5. 5

   Drizzle the prepared honey dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the top of the salad for added crunch and texture.

7. 7

   Serve immediately as a starter, side dish, or light main course. Optionally, garnish with crumbled blue cheese or prosciutto for added flavor.