This pear salad recipe is easy to prepare and looks elegant. Use fresh or canned pears in this recipe.
Ingredients :
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
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
Directions :
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.
