Description
Pear salad fuses southern roots with modern flair—think sweet pears, peppery greens, rich cheese, crunchy nuts, and zesty vinaigrette. A perfect mix of sweet and savory that’s adaptable, quick, and refreshingly elegant.
Ingredients
Fresh pears (Bosc, Bartlett, or Anjou)
Greens (arugula, mixed greens, spinach)
Goat cheese (or blue cheese, vegan feta)
Candied or toasted pecans (or almonds, sunflower seeds)
Dressing (balsamic vinaigrette or honey-mustard)
Optional: red onions, radicchio, turkey bacon crumbles, basil, mint
Instructions
1. Wash and dry all produce thoroughly.
2. Core and slice your pears—not too thin—so they stay juicy.
3. Layer your greens on a platter, arranging pears over the top.
4. Crumble cheese evenly and sprinkle your toasted nuts.
5. Drizzle with your favorite dressing right before serving.
6. Add finishing touches like cracked black pepper, fresh herbs, or edible flowers for flair.
Notes
To keep it fresh for meal prep, store dressing separately until ready to eat.
Try farro, lentils, or quinoa to bulk it up.
Swap cheese with vegan options or use nutritional yeast for dairy-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Southern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pear salad, southern pear salad, goat cheese salad, quick salad, fruit salad