Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 can pears in light syrup , 15.25 ounce
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 0.75 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 0.5 packages mixed salad greens , 10 ounce
• 0.5 bags spinach leaves , 10 ounce
• 1 pear - peeled , cored and sliced
• 0.5 cups dried cherries
• 0.33 cups crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Mix together until sugar and cinnamon are melted and walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat. Spread walnuts on a large plate to cool.

2. 2

   In the container of a blender, combine the drained pears, 1/3 cup of the reserved syrup from the can, vinegar, yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Assemble the salad by tossing together the mixed greens, spinach, pear slices, dried cherries, feta cheese, and walnuts in a serving bowl. Serve with dressing on the side.