Pear Salad
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5.0
168 reviews
Excellent
Pear Salad
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This pear salad recipe is mixed greens with fresh sliced pears, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade balsamic dressing. A fresh and colorful salad option that pairs perfectly with chicken, fish and pork.
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Ingredients
For the salad
- 6 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 pound pears firm but ripe, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds can substitute dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup candied pecans chopped
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Place the mixed greens, pears, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and pecans in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the pear mixture, gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use multiple colors of pears for a fancier presentation.
- I like to buy a wedge of high quality blue cheese and crumble it myself. Pre-crumbled blue cheese often contains anti-caking agents and stabilizers, and doesn't taste as fresh.
- This salad is best served immediately, as the cut pears will brown if they sit out too long. You can toss your pear slices in lemon juice to slow down the browning process.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
252mg
(11%)
Potassium
582mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
139IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 139IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
168 reviews
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