Balsamic Pear Salad with Walnuts and Dried Cherries
no cooking required and 5 minute prep
Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsVegetarian
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 Bartlett Pear
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
- 3 oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
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2 oz. Feta Cheese Crumbles
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1½ oz. Walnut Halves
- 1 oz. Dried Cherries
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) BqBb9Jqm
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Calories410
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Carbohydrates35g
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Net Carbs28g
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Fat31g
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Protein12g
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Sodium870mg
Recipe Steps
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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If using sirloin steak pat dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add steak to hot pan and cook until browned and steaks reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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If using NY strip steak, pat dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add steak to hot pan and cook until browned and steak reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 9-11 minutes per side. Add to salad as desired.
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1 Make the Salad
Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Quarter pear lengthwise, core, and cut into 1/8" slices. Toss or gently combine spinach, pear, and dressing. Topping with walnuts, cherries and feta (crumbling with your hands, if needed). Bon appétit!
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