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a large plate of christmas pear salad with feta cheese
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4.58 from 7 votes

Christmas Pear Salad

This Christmas Pear Salad with pomegranate and candied pecans is perfect for the holidays. Drizzle with our homemade poppy seed dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday dinner, holiday recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 6 cups spring lettuce mix
  • 2 pears thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 3/4 cup candied pecans
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese

FOR THE DRESSING:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons sugar optional, to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Spread the spring lettuce on a large platter. Or place it in a bowl.
  • Arrange the pears, pomegranate, red onion, cucumbers and sugared pecans on top.
  • Then sprinkle feta over the salad.
  • In a small bowl or mason jar, add the ingredients for the dressing. Whisk or shake until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Then drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immeditely.
  • A note about the dressing: If you're allowing people to add their own dressing, you may want to double the recipe. It makes a small amount, but it also doesn't keep well.

Notes

  • There is no olive oil in the dressing mixture because of the mayo. It's not needed.
  • Don't want to use sugar? Try maple syrup or extra honey in the same amount.
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The calories shown are based on the salad serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg