Speedy Pear and Pecan Salad

Rating: 4.45 stars
33 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 21
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1

This sophisticated salad of fresh pears, pecans, and Italian greens tossed with Italian dressing can be made in minutes to accompany fall meals.

By Cynthia K.
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Place the salad greens, pear pieces, pecans, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad mixture, and toss to coat evenly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
154.3 calories; 4.1 g protein; 8.7 g carbohydrates; 6 mg cholesterol; 286.5 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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Dee W.
Rating: 5 stars
02/23/2009
I love this salad! However I have modified it over time...instead of mozzarella cheese I use crumbled feta; I bake the pecans in the oven to give them a little more crunch; and in place of Italian dressing (any dressing works!) I use Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing. More pear works too and I am thinking about adding mandarin sections (canned) to add some color. This salad is so easy to make and carry the ingredients (even when camping) it is my favorite salad to take to potlucks. Read More
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(74)
33 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 21
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1
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Dee W.
Rating: 5 stars
02/23/2009
I love this salad! However I have modified it over time...instead of mozzarella cheese I use crumbled feta; I bake the pecans in the oven to give them a little more crunch; and in place of Italian dressing (any dressing works!) I use Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing. More pear works too and I am thinking about adding mandarin sections (canned) to add some color. This salad is so easy to make and carry the ingredients (even when camping) it is my favorite salad to take to potlucks. Read More
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Dee W.
Rating: 5 stars
02/23/2009
I love this salad! However I have modified it over time...instead of mozzarella cheese I use crumbled feta; I bake the pecans in the oven to give them a little more crunch; and in place of Italian dressing (any dressing works!) I use Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing. More pear works too and I am thinking about adding mandarin sections (canned) to add some color. This salad is so easy to make and carry the ingredients (even when camping) it is my favorite salad to take to potlucks. Read More
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foodlover
Rating: 4 stars
12/23/2008
I followed the basics for this recipe but made the following changes: I used pecan pralines. Made my own by drizzling pecans with pure maple syrup and baked at 350 degrees for around 10 minutes on a baking sheet lined with a silicone liner. Added shredded asiago cheese instead of mozarella shredded carrots and left the skin on the pear. I cheated on the dressing by using Renee's ready made "Ravin Raspberry" vinegraitte. The tang of the asiago worked well with the sweetness of the pecans. Family enjoyed this salad. Read More
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MONI603
Rating: 5 stars
09/04/2007
Fast easy & yummy! I used Raspberry Vinaigrette as the dressing and it is just perfect. I also left the skins on the pear so it would have more fiber. Read More
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~TxCin~ILove2Ck
Rating: 5 stars
03/23/2009
This was delicious! Next time I'll toast the pecans for added flavor. I made my own balsamic viniagrette salad dressing since I was out of bottled dressing. This was so good and so fast and easy too. Thanks for the great salad I enjoyed this a lot! Read More
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GodivaGirl
Rating: 4 stars
02/13/2008
This was a nice salad. I didn't have pecans on hand so I used walnuts. For the dressing I used a herbed bacon. Next time I will try adding a few veggies. Read More
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Holly
Rating: 5 stars
06/10/2009
Very good salad. Made with "Sweet Coated Pecans" and hubby loved it! I may add some dried cranberries next time for a little more color. Read More
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Penny AF
Rating: 4 stars
03/21/2011
Delicious! I changed it quite a bit by using Gorgonzola cheese toasting the pecans using a red pear and a green one and adding sliced strawberries and Craisins since they were handy. The dressing I used was Strawberry Chardonnay by Marzetti which is the best fruity dressing I've ever tasted. Oh for the greens I used mainly baby spinach and added green leaf lettuce to that. Read More
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ADZELL
Rating: 5 stars
10/14/2009
Mmm really liked this salad!:) I did double the cheese and pecans but that is just personal prefereance. It was so pretty and easy...thank you for sharing!!! Read More
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TABLESPOON
Rating: 5 stars
04/06/2009
Very good. Read More
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