Fresh Green Salad with Bosc pear, Fior Di Latte and Raspberries

People tend to eat heavier foods in the winter time because it feels comforting. Eventually, all this hearty food can take a toll on your body and make you feel sluggish and contribute to the winter blues that usually kick in this time of year.

I believe it doesn't have to be summer time to enjoy a light and fresh salad to cleanse the body and replenish the vibrant feelings we get when it is warm and sunny outside. This salad is indeed light and bursting with flavors and texture.

Super simple ingredients and quick to assemble, this salad will have you feeling like its summer time in no time!

To make this salad you will need...



4 cups fresh mixed greens

1 Fior di latte mozzarella ( fresh cow's milk mozzarella ) sliced into 8 pieces

1 Bosc pear peeled and thinly sliced

1/2 pint fresh Raspberries

Pinch of sea salt



Dressing:



1/4cup Extra virgin olive oil

3 Tbsp. Aged balsamic vinegar

Juice from 1 orange.



Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and orange juice together until well blended and set aside.

Assemble salad in layers with pear and mozzarella then top with greens and sprinkle with raspberries and a pinch of salt.

Pour dressing over salad and enjoy!



Prep time 10 minutes.

Makes four generous servings.