Sweet and delicious, this pear salad is light and refreshing.
Mixed greens are topped with sliced pears (canned pears work, too), red onions, almonds, cranberries, and a sprinkle of cheese. It’s all topped off with an easy Maple Dijon dressing.
The dressing below is a flavorful vinaigrette with maple syrup and Dijon. You can replace the maple with honey if desired.
If you’d like to use a pre-made dressing, try a tangy dressing like balsamic vinaigrette or honey mustard.
This pear salad recipe is very versatile so use what you have on hand.
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This pear salad recipe is easy to prepare and looks elegant. Use fresh or canned pears in this recipe.
Mason Jars small jar with lid
Dressing
¼ cup vegetable oil or light tasting olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon maple syrup½ teaspoon garlic powder⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
8 cups mixed greens1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley½ red onion thinly sliced2 ripe pears sliced just before serving, or 4 canned pear halves¼ cup slivered almonds toasted*¼ cup dried cranberries optional2 oz crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
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.
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.
Calories: 326 | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2307IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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