Pear, Feta and Bacon Salad

Pear, Feta and Bacon Salad

I love pairing fruits with salty and smoky flavors. In this dish, some beautifully ripe pears were combined with feta cheese and a little bacon.  Adding toasted nuts and a simple dressing finished the salad off so well. This can make a nice lunch  or perhaps a first course at dinner time.

Pear, Feta and Bacon Salad

8- 10 cups mixed salad greens, washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
3 ripe pears, cored and sliced thin
¾ c. crumbled feta cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ c. toasted walnuts, but other nuts can be used
5 T. cider vinegar
½ c. oil
Fresh chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
In large bowl place greens. Add pears, feta bacon and nuts. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Toss over greens and divide into serving dishes. Serves 6-8.