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Christmas Pear Salad

This Christmas Pear Salad with pomegranate and candied pecans is perfect for the holidays. Drizzle with our homemade poppy seed dressing.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the salad:
  • 6 cups spring lettuce mix
  • 2 pears thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 3/4 cup candied pecans
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons sugar optional, to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Spread the spring lettuce on a large platter. Or place it in a bowl.
  2. Arrange the pears, pomegranate, red onion, cucumbers and sugared pecans on top.
  3. Then sprinkle feta over the salad.
  4. In a small bowl or mason jar, add the ingredients for the dressing. Whisk or shake until the ingredients are well combined.
  5. Then drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immeditely.
  6. A note about the dressing: If you're allowing people to add their own dressing, you may want to double the recipe. It makes a small amount, but it also doesn't keep well.

Notes

  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • The calories shown are based on the salad serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
  • There is no olive oil in the dressing mixture because of the mayo. It's not needed.
  • Don't want to use sugar? Try maple syrup or extra honey in the same amount.

Nutrition Information

Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 429mg (18%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 560IU (11%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% Daily Value*

Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 429mg 18%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 560IU 11%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.