Taste of Home
Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
Ingredients
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2 cups chopped leaf lettuce
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2 cups chopped fresh kale
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2 medium pears, thinly sliced
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1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
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4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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PARMESAN GARLIC DRESSING:
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Directions
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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.
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