Winter Pear Salad Recipe | Damn Delicious (2024)

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How can I make my salad more enjoyable? ›

Pear Salad Recipe Ingredients

Mixed greens – Use whatever tender greens you like best! I often make this pear salad recipe with a mix of baby kale, spinach, and chard, but baby lettuces or arugula would also be delicious. Fennel – One of my favorite fall veggies!

SWEETLY luscious ripe pears have an affinity for nuts of all kinds. Walnuts, pecans and almonds can be scattered on pear desserts and salads or used in the batter of pear cakes.

Keep It Crunchy

In a bowl of soft and tender ingredients, a little crunch goes a long way. A handful of nuts or seeds—raw or toasted—are effortless and add an extra hit of nutrition. Try adding chunks of grilled bread to make a Panzanella-style salad or go for crispy breadcrumbs if you want a lighter level of crunch.

Store ripe pears in the refrigerator to slow ripening and remember to sprinkle some lemon juice on your pears after you cut them — this enhances the flavor and helps prevent the fruit from turning brown.

Cinnamon-Baked Pears

Pears are already soft and juicy, so baking them with cinnamon and maple syrup only makes them better. Top with granola for some crunch or a scoop of ice cream. Get the Cinnamon-Baked Pears recipe at Jessica in the Kitchen.

One of my favorite flavors of fall is the classic pairing of apple and pear. Both fruits are at their peak this time of year, tasting just as amazing in pastries as they do on their own.

Why don't homemade salads taste as good? ›

Most good restaurants season salad carefully — probably adding salt and pepper directly to the greens, not just the dressing. If you don't usually add salt to your salads, try sprinkling in a little flaky sea salt next time and see if it doesn't taste 100% better.

Dried Cherries, Cranberries or Raisins: Add these dried fruits for their flavor and texture. They are also quick easy to add with no preparation required! Basil, Chives, Dill or Parsley: Toss small basil leaves or chopped larger ones in with your greens. Try chopped fresh dill.

Try veggies with hummus, salad dressing or yogurt-based dips. Add diced veggies such as mushrooms, onions, peppers or carrots to meatloaf or meatballs. Add vegetables as a topping on your pizza. Make a quick lettuce-free salad by adding salad dressing to matchstick carrots or sliced cucumbers.

Answer: 1• What makes salad appealing to the eye? Pull together a colorful salad by using a mix of pale and dark greens and bright add-ins such as ripe tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, sliced carrots, beets and purple cabbage. ... Then spice it up with a flavorful dressing that will have diners reaching for seconds.