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Pear Salad

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Place the mixed greens, pears, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and pecans in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
  3. 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

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

% 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.