Pear Salad
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5
Pear Salad
Description
The Pear Salad features a blend of spring greens with firm yet ripe pears sliced thinly to maintain a pleasant texture. Pomegranate seeds contribute a juicy burst, while crumbled blue cheese adds a creamy and slightly pungent contrast. Candied pecans introduce a crunchy, sweet element that complements the other ingredients. The dressing, whisked from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, binds these components with a harmonious tang and mild sweetness.
The dish is served immediately after tossing, preserving the fresh appearance and preventing the pears from browning. Using multiple pear varieties can enhance the visual appeal. This combination suits a light lunch or a starter alongside various main courses.
For best results, crumble blue cheese fresh rather than using pre-crumbled options to avoid additives. To slow the browning of pear slices if preparing ahead, toss them in lemon juice.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 6 cups spring greens mixed
- 1 pound pear firm but ripe, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds can substitute dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped, candied
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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 a mix of pear colors for a more attractive presentation when serving.
- Crumble high-quality blue cheese yourself to avoid anti-caking agents and maintain freshness.
- Serve the salad immediately as sliced pears will brown; to delay browning, toss slices in lemon juice before adding.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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