Pear Salad Recipe
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
Pear Salad Recipe
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Pear Salad is the best salad for autumn and winter! Made with crisp pears, crunchy spiced pecans, sweet cranberries, and creamy feta cheese.
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Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
- 1/2 cup candied pecans roughly chopped
- 8 oz salad greens blend
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved NOT grated
- 2 pears sliced thinly - Bartlett or Anjou pears work great
- 1/2 cup feta cheese or goat cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
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Instructions
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
- Add all the Balsamic Vinaigrette ingredients to a food processor and blend for about 20 seconds until combined. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to use.
Salad:
- Layer spinach and pears in a large bowl, add 3/4 of the dressing, and toss to combine.
- Top with parmesan, dried cranberries, and candied pecans.
- Serve garnished with feta cheese or goat cheese. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
482mg
(20%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
258mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 258mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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