Autumn Recipe: Pear and Walnut Salad

31 Mar Autumn Recipe: Pear and Walnut Salad

Pears contain Vitamin C, which is an important component in keeping your immune system strong to keep you healthy! The walnuts in the salad (while not a seasonal produce item) are a great source of Omega-3, which is an essential fatty acid and considered one of the ‘healthy fats’. Omega-3 Fatty Acids play a role in reducing blood cholesterol and are anti-inflammatory.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of mixed salad leaves
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 pears, sliced into wedges (keep the skin on for extra fibre)
• 150g roughly chopped walnuts
• 200g low fat feta cheese
• Balsamic vinegar as needed for dressing

Method:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad leaves and baby spinach
2. Mix through pear wedges and walnuts
3. Crumble feta over the salad
4. Add dressing as required and enjoy!

Adapted from: https://www.aldi.com.au/en/recipes/christmas-recipes/pear-and-walnut-salad/

Also check out our other recommended Autumn recipes by our Dietitian:

Mexican-Inspired Corn Apple Crumble