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salad with mixed greens, sliced pears and toasted nuts

Dairy-Free Harvest Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette

A fresh, festive salad bursting with fall flavor and creamy dairy-free blue cheese!

Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 6 cups mixed greens arugula, spinach, or baby kale work beautifully
  • 2 –3 ripe pears thinly sliced
  • 1 crisp apple thinly sliced
  • ½ cup walnuts toasted
  • ½ cup crumbled dairy-free blue cheese try brands like Follow Your Heart or Violife

For the Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Make the Vinaigrette

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and cayenne pepper.
    top view of dressing
  2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until the dressing thickens and comes together.
    top view of the vinaigrette
  3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Build Your Salad

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced pears, and apples.
  2. Add toasted walnuts and dairy-free blue cheese crumbles.
    top view of salad greens with sliced pears and toasted nuts
  3. Drizzle the spicy citrus vinaigrette over the top and toss gently until evenly coated.