Fresh Pear Salad with Asian Sesame Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this delightful Fresh Pear Salad with Asian Sesame Dressing—a perfect fusion of freshness and bold flavors. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy slices of ripe pears, crunchy roasted almonds, and creamy crumbled feta, this salad is both wholesome and indulgent. The addition of thinly sliced red onion and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds layers of texture and visual appeal. What truly sets this salad apart is the homemade Asian sesame dressing, a harmonious blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic, bringing a sweet-savory depth that ties every element together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is an excellent choice for a quick, healthy lunch or a stunning side dish to impress at any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, lettuce)
- 2 medium Ripe pears (e.g., Bartlett or Anjou), thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Roasted almonds, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and olive oil until emulsified. This is the Asian sesame dressing. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced pears, red onion, roasted almonds, and crumbled feta cheese.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.1 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1832 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 593 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1274 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
