This delicious pear cranberry salad works well as a side or on its own. Especially good in fall and winter when fresh summer salad fare is harder to come by.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cups mixed baby greens
• 3 pears, thinly sliced
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup toasted pecans
• ¾ cup cubed Havarti cheese
• ½ cup toasted sliced almonds

Directions

1. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
2. Combine greens, pears, cranberries, pecans, and Havarti cheese in a large bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar dressing over salad and toss. Garnish with almonds to serve.

SOURCE : ALLRECIPES