BACON PEAR SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING

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This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting flavors, it's perfect for special meals. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped leaf lettuce
2 cups chopped fresh kale
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
PARMESAN GARLIC DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce and kale. Top with pears, pepper jack cheese and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Faizullah Chachar
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This salad is way too unhealthy for me. I'll pass.


Weeza. com Morgan
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I'm not a fan of salads, but this one looks pretty good. I might have to give it a try.


Ankita Singha
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I'm not sure about the combination of bacon and pears, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Virge Virge
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This salad looks delicious! I'm definitely going to make it this week.


Imran Nox
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I can't wait to try this salad!


Sumi Khatun
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Rae Marie
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Khouloud
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Joel Gonzalez
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


md_easin arafat
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make it again.


elia masawe
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this salad! The bacon and Parmesan cheese really balanced out the sweetness of the pears.


Anque Campbell
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon and pears. It's also a nice change from the usual salad greens.


Chukwunonso Michael
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing was so good that I could have eaten it with a spoon.


Otinga Omar
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of bacon, pears, and Parmesan cheese was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful.