Pear Salad
Pear Salad
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 fresh 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
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
Arrange the sliced pears on top of the salad. Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds, dried cranberries, and crumbled blue cheese.
- 5
Drizzle additional dressing over the salad if desired.
- 6
Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
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