Autumn Pear Salad

5 from 1 vote

Dive into this nutrient-dense pear salad dressing in an oil-free balsamic shallot salad dressing. The sweetness of the pears combined with the sharpness of the red onions and other ingredients create a sweet and savory salad recipe.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 163kcal

Author: Kathy Carmichael

Equipment

NutriBullet Pro 900 Hi-Speed Blender/Mixer, 9-piece Set
Berrilys Dried Tart Cherries, Unsweetened, 16 oz, Pitted, Kosher, Unsulfured, Sour, No Added Sugar, No Preservatives, No Oil, Non-GMO

Ingredients

Pear salad ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce or green of choice chopped
3 bartlett pears or any ripe juicy pears sliced thiin
½ red onion cut into slivers
1 watermelon radishes cut into bite-sized pices
1 English cucumber cut into quarters
¼ cup oil-free dried cherries optional

Oil-free Balasamic Shallot Dressing

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup water
1 shallot
2 Tablespoons maple syrup or date syrup
1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Garlicky almonds (optional)

¼ cup slivered raw almonds
1 clove garlic fienly minced
2 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

Pear Salad

Chop lettuce and place it on a platter.
Cut the pears by cutting them in half, stem down, and then cutting away the core.
Cut the pears into thin strips or bite-sized cubes
Cut the cucumber lengthwise, each side lengthwise again, and cut into quartered pieces.
Peel the watermelon radish and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Cut the red onion into slivers.
Add all the ingredients to the lettuce.

Balasamic Shallot Vingairette (oil-free)

All all the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Do not dress the salad until ready to serve.

Garlicky Almonds

In a non-stick small saute pan, heat the pan to low.
Add the finely minced garlic and heat for a minute.
Now add the raw slivered or sliced almonds and add the garlic powder.
Continuously stir with a wooden spoon.
They brown quickly, so do not leave them unattended.
Remove from heat.
Make nuts ahead of time or serve immediately warm.

Notes

Tips For Making Toasted Nuts Without Oil

Using a non-stick pan, heat the pan before adding the finely minced garlic.
Then, add the raw almonds and garlic powder.
Stir continuously until the nuts begin to brown.
Do not leave nuts unattended.

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