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Pear Salad Recipe
Pear Salad is the best salad for autumn and winter! Made with crisp pears, crunchy spiced pecans, sweet cranberries, and creamy feta cheese.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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
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.
Cup of Yum
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
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
% 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.