Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel★ 4.7 (27)
Autumn Pear Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
NUTRITION · PER SERVING20M COOK
CAL 16%·PRO 9%
CARBS 30G37% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC5G OTHER21G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 21G60% OF CAL
5G SAT17G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A seasonal salad with pears, lettuce, cheese, and pomegranate tossed in a maple-balsamic dressing. Perfect for autumn meals.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 medium garlic clove (scored (meaning the surface of the clove is lightly cut a few times))
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
- 1/4 cup half-and-half or whole milk (see note)
- Pinch of coarse kosher salt
- 6-8 cups chopped green and red leaf lettuces
- 2 ripe pears (cored and thinly sliced)
- 2 ounces Asiago cheese (shaved with a vegetable peeler (or shredded))
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped (toasted cashews)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils (craisins or dried cherries would be a good substitute)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
CAL 16%·PRO 9%
CARBS 30G37% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC5G OTHER21G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 21G60% OF CAL
5G SAT17G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Sodium
- 240mg
- Total sugar
- 21g
- Added sugar
- ≥5g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 310mg
- Calcium
- 96mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 240MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.