Crisp and Sweet Pear Salad | That Salad Lady®

Ingredients

• 4 ripe red pears (Anjou or Bartlett), thinly sliced
• 6-8 cups green leaf lettuce, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup pomegranate arils (seeds)
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1-2 tablespoons pure honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil (or your preferred neutral oil)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional, for added tang and emulsification)
• 1-2 teaspoons pure honey or maple syrup
• 1 medium shallot, finely minced
• 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste