Recipe Box, Spiralized Pear Salad

the Painted Apron

7 years ago

This is a great salad to take a break from all the heavy holiday food

it will leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed

And it’s not really a recipe as it is a suggestion for you to put your own spin on {forgive the pun}

I bought this spiralizer several years ago, it’s so much fun and easy to use, and it makes lots more things than just zoodles…

I loved the texture these spiralized pears added to a simple salad to elevate it into something a little special and different

There are several really good chopped salad varieties available now, and I love to grab a bag and mix in some fresh greens of my own

I didn’t want to mix the pears in with the Asian flavors, so I stored the seasonings and dressing for a different salad later and borrowed just part of the chopped greens and added my own torn fresh romaine and spinach

Pears and bleu cheese go together like bread and butter, so in went some goronzola crumbles, and some prepared salad toppers, Raspberry Cranberry Walnut Frisco

I did peel my pear because the skin ~~had some dark spots~~ was not very pretty, but leave the skin on if you prefer

The spiralizer made quick work of a ripe pear

Put the pear on top of the other ingredients in the bowl and seal it tightly with plastic wrap, and you can put it in the refrigerator until later

Dress the salad with a light vinaigrette and toss, right before serving

I used my go to favorite Mustard & Maple dressing, it goes with everything

Spiralized Pear Salad

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword fruit salad, pear salad, spiralized pears

Prep Time 10

Servings 3

Ingredients

1 ripe pear
1/2 bag chopped salad such as Asian, Kale, or any mix you like
fresh spinach leaves
1 small head romaine washed and torn into small pieces
2 oz bleu cheese crumbles
pecans walnuts, dried cranberries, or favorite salad toppings
Mustard & Maple Vinaigrette or any light vinaigrette

Instructions

Put salad greens in large bowl and top with bleu cheese and any other salad toppings desired. Spiralize pear or cut into match stick like pieces. Place pear on top of everything else, seal tightly with saran and refrigerate until serving time. Toss with dressing just before serving.