Bitter Greens with Pears, Croutons and Candied Waln

Name: Bitter Greens with Pears, Croutons and Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh spinach (6 cups); 1 bunch dandelion greens (6 cups); 1/2 bunch arugula; 1/2 bunch watercress; 3/4 cup Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing; 2 Asian pears, cored, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 Tbs. shoyu, tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce; 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch squares; 1 cup walnut halves (4 oz.); 1/4 cup maple syrup

Servings: persons

1 bunch fresh spinach (6 cups)
1 bunch dandelion greens (6 cups)
1/2 bunch arugula
1/2 bunch watercress
3/4 cup Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing
2 Asian pears, cored, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 Tbs. shoyu, tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1 cup walnut halves (4 oz.)
1/4 cup maple syrup

1
Make croutons: Preheat oven to 325F.
2
In small bowl, whisk together oil, cider, vinegar and shoyu.
3
Add tempeh and mix well.
4
Spread in medium baking dish and bake until golden, about 1 hour.
5
Set aside to cool.
6
In medium skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts until fragrant, shaking pan occasionally, about 3 minutes.
7
Remove from heat; cool briefly.
8
Add maple syrup and return to medium heat.
9
Stir until syrup has coated and hardened on walnuts, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Transfer to parchment paper, spreading them out to avoid clumping.
11
Cool.
12
In large bowl, toss pears and all greens with dressing of choice and divide among plates.
13
Sprinkle each with some tempeh croutons and toasted walnuts and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch fresh spinach (6 cups), 1 bunch dandelion greens (6 cups), 1/2 bunch arugula, 1/2 bunch watercress, and more.

Yes, Bitter Greens with Pears, Croutons and Candied Walnuts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bitter Greens with Pears, Croutons and Candied Walnuts

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