BOUNTY GARDENS

Ingredients

• 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as baby spinach, arugula, or kale)
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. In a large salad bowl, combine sliced pears, toasted pecans, mixed greens, and goat cheese (if using).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.