Southern Pecan and Pear Salad

₦ 5,000.00

A sweet, savory, and satisfying salad that embodies Southern comfort. Combining crisp greens, juicy pears, crunchy pecans, salty bacon, sharp cheddar, and sweet dried cranberries, this salad is a harmony of textures and flavors. It’s perfect as a hearty side or a light main course.

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groups
Servings

schedule
25 Minutes

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Ingredients

For the Salad:
6 cups leafy greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, or arugula)
2 ripe but firm pears (e.g., Bartlett or Anjou), cored and thinly sliced
⅓ cup pecans, toasted
⅓ cup dried cranberries
½ red onion, thinly sliced
6 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled or shaved
For the Dressing (a classic sweet-tangy option):
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
In the same skillet (or a dry pan), toast pecans over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
Wash and dry greens. Core and thinly slice pears. Thinly slice red onion.
In a small jar, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake well to emulsify.
In a large bowl, combine greens, sliced pears, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, red onion, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese.
Drizzle with dressing and toss gently just before serving.