5.0 from 27 votes
Pear Salad
This pear salad recipe is easy to prepare and looks elegant. Use fresh or canned pears in this recipe.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 326 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer , Condiments , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or light tasting olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 2 ripe pears sliced just before serving, or 4 canned pear halves
- ¼ cup slivered almonds toasted*
- ¼ cup dried cranberries optional
- 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
Instructions
- In a small jar with a lid, combine the vegetable oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake until fully combined and refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, chopped parsley, and sliced red onion. Add ¼ cup of the dressing (or adjust to taste) and toss to coat.
- Cut the ripe pears in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or small knife to remove the core and seeds. Slice the pears into thin ⅛-inch slices.
- Arrange the sliced pears on top of the salad. Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds, dried cranberries, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle additional dressing over the salad if desired.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Slivered almonds can be toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant. Watch carefully, as they burn easily. Cool before adding to the salad.
- The dressing can be prepared in advance. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week Shake well before using.
- Pears are best sliced just before serving but may be prepared up to 1 hour in advance if tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
326
(16%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
309mg
(13%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
2307IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 2307IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.