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Pear, Celery and Candied Pecans Salad Recipe

This Pear, Celery and Pecan salad is the only pear salad recipe you need this holiday season. Easy to make, refreshing, and full of flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 salads (about 2 cups each)
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients
  • ½ cup candied pecans, chopped* $1.67
  • 4 talks celery, diced $0.20
  • ½ red onion, julienned (finely sliced) $0.54
  • 2 pears, sliced thin $2.64
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice $0.03
  • 1 6 oz bag mixed greens $2.73
  • 5 Tbsp shredded Parmesan $1.35
Spiced Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients
  • ½ tsp allspice $0.08
  • 1 tsp cinnamon $0.08
  • ½ tsp salt $0.01
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.01
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced $0.06
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger $0.06
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup $0.72
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar $0.49
  • ½ cup olive oil $1.55

Instructions

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  1. Chop candied pecans, dice celery and julienne (finely slice) red onion. Slice pears and toss the pear slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. Transfer all to a covered bowl and refrigerate.
  2. Prepare the salad dressing by whisking allspice, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, ginger, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar together. Stream in the olive oil in at the end to make a temporary emulsion. You can also use a blender, slowly streaming the oil in while the blades are running.
  3. Add mixed greens to a bowl with the previously prepared chopped candied pecans, diced celery, sliced red onion, and sliced pear. Drizzle the cinnamon vinaigrette on top just before serving.
  4. Toss to coat the salad with the vinaigrette.
  5. Top with the shredded parmesan and serve!

Notes

  • * I adapted Beth’s Candied Pecans recipe to omit egg whites which ended up saving a little money and extra time in the oven. Because there’s no egg, there’s no need to bake these in the oven unless you want them extra toasty. In which case, 10 minutes at 350 will do the trick.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (about 2 cups) Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 28g (43%) Sodium 399mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5salads (about 2 cups each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (about 2 cups)
Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 28g 43%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%

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