Pear Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

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Craft a Crisp Pear & Pecan Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

The combination of pears and pecans in a salad is a classic pairing that has been enjoyed for centuries. The use of maple syrup as a sweetener in the vinaigrette is a nod to the North American tradition of using maple products, which dates back to the indigenous peoples of the region.

Serves: 4   Time: 15 min
 

Recipe

Recipe for Pear Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Servings Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
4 15 min — 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as baby spinach, arugula, or kale)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine sliced pears, toasted pecans, mixed greens, and goat cheese (if using).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Recipe Roots

This recipe is an adaptation of a traditional pear and pecan salad, inspired by various historical and modern sources. The use of maple syrup in the vinaigrette is influenced by Native American cooking traditions, as documented in "The Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink" by John F. Mariani.

Research

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Nutritional Information

Per Serving

  • Calories: 270
  • Total Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5g
  • Sugars: 18g
  • Protein: 4g
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