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Pear and Walnut Salad

Cultural Context

The Pear and Walnut Salad is a classic American dish that highlights the balance of sweet, nutty, and tangy flavors. Often served as a refreshing side, it showcases seasonal produce and is a staple at gatherings and potlucks. Variations abound, with some adding ingredients like cranberries or using different cheeses, reflecting the diverse palates of modern diners.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 medium pears
6 cups mixed greens
1 cup walnuts
4 oz gorgonzola cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 lemon (juiced)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free option that still adds crunch.

1

Start by preparing the pears, cored and sliced using a mandolin on the thickest setting.

2

Leave the skin on the pears after washing them.

3

In a serving dish or platter, layer the sliced pears at the bottom.

4

Add a generous amount of mixed greens on top of the pears, spreading them out.

5

Place walnuts around the mixed greens.

6

Add gorgonzola cheese to the salad.

7

For the dressing, combine equal parts of olive oil and honey, about 3 tablespoons each.

8

Whisk the olive oil and honey together until mixed.

9

Squeeze in some lemon juice for freshness.

10

Add salt and pepper to taste, about half a teaspoon of salt and a quarter teaspoon of pepper.

11

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and it is ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

mixingslicing

Equipment Needed

large bowlwhiskcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Pear Walnut SaladWalnut Salad with Pears

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