Fancy Pear Salad

Here's a delicious and impressive looking salad I found in a great new cookbook called Everyday Paleo (and you know how I love new cookbooks!).  I would highly recommend this cookbook to anyone who eats gluten-free.  Whether it's because of a medical condition or by choice, eating gluten-free can be difficult... especially if your cooking for children.  This cookbook has a great section on what to pack in a child's school lunch.  The author of this book is a busy mom and all the recipes are quick, easy and geared toward the family.  I thought this salad had a great flavor and I loved the red onions with the tangy dressing and sweet pear combination.  The pecans give it a surprise crunch.  YUM!  Enjoy :)

PEAR SALAD

5 oz. bag mixed salad greens

1 diced pears

1/2 thinly sliced red onion

Extra-virgin olive oil to taste

3 TBSP balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup crushed pecans

Black pepper to taste

1.  Toss greens, pear and onions together.

2.  Drizzle salad with oil, vinegar and sprinkle with pecans

3.  Finish with cracked black pepper