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Salad with pears, made with bacon, pears, walnuts, dried cherries, and gouda cheese.
https://meganvskitchen.com/pear-and-pecan-salad/

Pear and Pecan Salad

This easy Pear and Pecan Salad is made with bacon, pears, walnuts, dried cherries, and gouda cheese. Top this healthy autumn recipe off with balsamic vinaigrette or your favorite dressing.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Autumn Salad, Pear, Pear and Pecan Salad, Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 440kcal
Author Megan

Ingredients

  • 8 cups mixed greens
  • 16 oz thick sliced bacon
  • 2 pears cored and thinly sliced, or chopped into chunks
  • ½ shallots sliced
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ⅓ cup dried cherries
  • 2 ounces gouda cheese
  • balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

  • To make the Bacon: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a wire cooling rack on top of a large, rimmed sheet pan. Place bacon on a wire rack in a single layer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until you get the desired amount of crispness.
  • To make Salad: Toss all the ingredients, except the dressing, in a large bowl. Divide among plates. Add dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 4Serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g