Cinnamon-Spiced Pear and Walnut Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A bright and festive salad featuring crisp pears, toasted walnuts, and a warm cinnamon-maple dressing that complements holiday meals beautifully. This Mediterranean Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, ripe Bosc pears, and toasted walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 medium ripe Bosc pears, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 2 thinly sliced ripe Bosc pears, and 1/2 cup toasted roughly chopped walnuts. Toss gently.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the prepared cinnamon-maple dressing over the salad mixture and toss again until all ingredients are lightly coated.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese evenly on top and serve immediately for a fresh and festive holiday salad.