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Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing

8 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Nov. 08, 2023
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
Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing
Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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

1 cup: 206 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.