Pear Walnut Salad Recipe | Happy Healthy Eating

This is sweet and delicious Pear Walnut Salad Served with Parmesan cheese it's an easy 20-minute side dish perfect for the holidays or year-round. Mixed with herb balsamic vinegar, it will be the star of your upcoming party, add protein and make it a complete meal!

Why you’ll love this Pear and Walnut Salad

If you're making salads during the holidays, this beautiful yet simple Pear Walnut Salad with a tangy vinaigrette is perfect for you.

• Fast. It only takes 20 minutes to make this fresh salad side dish.
• Versatile. Add juicy turkey, leftover asparagus, or use a store-bought vinaigrette. There is room for creativity!
• Perfect for the holidays. Walnuts, dried cherries, and fresh pears are a great flavor combination for a Thanksgiving or Christmas salad.
• Suitable for beginners. Anyone can make this tossed vinaigrette and effortlessly tossed salad.

Recipe ingredients

Buttery walnuts and red onions add extra crunch to this cheerful pear and walnut salad. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient quantities.

salad

• Spring combination—— Feel free to use your favorite leafy greens.
• pear– They can be served peeled or unpeeled.
• Dried cherries—— Dried cranberries also work.
• Walnut– Pecans, almonds, and pistachios are great substitutes.
• Parmesan cheese – You can also use feta or goat cheese.
• red onion—— Thinly sliced ​​shallots are a great substitute.

For the vinaigrette

• garlic – Fresh garlic is best.
• Dijon Mustard – Stone ground mustard also works.
• Dried rosemary – Dried thyme will also work.
• Balsamic Vinegar – If using, halve dosage Balsamic vinegar reduction.
• olive oil- You can also add avocado oil.
• salt and pepper – Kosher salt and fresh black pepper are best.

Tips for buying fresh pears

The color of pears will vary depending on the variety, but there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the best fresh pears:

• The skin is smooth. Run your fingers over the peel to make sure it's completely smooth. You don’t want it to feel bumpy, bumpy, or even wrinkled.
• No bruises. There shouldn't be any bumps or soft spots on the pears. If you see a slightly sunken black spot, this is usually a bad sign.
• Check for ripeness. Gently press the pears with your fingers. It should create a little bit, but not be mushy or feel completely solid.

How to Make Pear Walnut Salad

After stirring in the garlic vinaigrette, stir together the salad ingredients. That's it! Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.

• Make the vinaigrette. Place all vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and stir until completely smooth. Oil and vinegar should not be separated. Set the mixture aside.
• Prepare salad. Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
• Serve. Drizzle with vinaigrette to taste or set aside. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and variations

This sweet pear and walnut salad with a delicious vinaigrette is perfect for using up leftover fruits, vegetables, and juicy chicken.

• Make it fruitier. Adding 1/2-1 cup of sliced ​​peaches, apples, and blueberries can make this recipe even more fruity.
• Use leftovers. mix some Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, Air Fryer Asparagusor Air Fryer Green Beans Add to salads to reduce food waste.
• Adds umami flavor. Add chopped ham, salami or crumbled bacon for extra flavor. 1 cup is enough.
• Swap dressings. If you're in a hurry, use your favorite store-bought balsamic vinegar.
• Deal with it. Skip stirring and add all vinaigrette ingredients to a blender. Process until completely smooth. You can also use an immersion blender for this purpose.
• Add protein. Top the salad with grilled chicken or turkey, Garlic Herb Crock Pot Chicken, Lemon Garlic Butter Grilled Chicken This is a great way to make your salad more substantial.
• Hold it. Do not drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad before serving to prevent the vegetables from absorbing moisture and softening.
• More green vegetables. Toss 1-2 cups of chopped kale, 1 cup of baby spinach, and 1/4 cup of chopped scallions into the salad for more greens.

Food recommendations

This refreshing Pear Walnut Salad is an easy salad to add to your holiday dinner. i like with my thanksgiving turkey, Maple Smoked Turkeyor Garlic Herb Turkey Breast. If you like steak, try mine Grilled Filet Mignon, New York Steak with Balsamic Vinaigretteor Herbed Butter Ribeye Steak. Other ideas include mine Cauliflower puree and Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Store correctly

Place salad and vinaigrette in separate containers. The salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and the vinaigrette can be refrigerated for up to 7 days. Stir the vinaigrette and combine all ingredients again before serving.

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