Pear Salad

This pear salad recipe is mixed greens with fresh sliced pears, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade balsamic dressing. A fresh and colorful salad option that pairs perfectly with chicken, fish and pork.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword pear salad

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 16 minutes

Servings

Calories 320kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the salad

6 cups mixed spring greens
1 pound pears firm but ripe, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds can substitute dried cranberries
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
1/2 cup candied pecans chopped

For the dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the mixed greens, pears, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and pecans in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
Drizzle the dressing over the pear mixture, gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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