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5 from 6 votes

Pear Salad Recipe

This classic Southern Pear Salad recipe is an old-fashioned side dish found at many family gatherings! It's a bright and simple favorite with juicy pears and cheddar cheese, topped with cherries!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Robyn Stone

Ingredients

  • 1 (29-ounce) can pear halves drained well
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • maraschino cherries
  • lettuce leaves (butter or iceberg lettuce) optional

Instructions

  • Remove pear halves from can, taking care to drain away as much liquid from pears as possible. Place pears onto a serving platter on top of lettuce leaves (if using) or straight onto the platter.
  • Top each pear half with about a teaspoon of mayonnaise, then add a little cheddar cheese to the top of the mayonnaise, and top each with a maraschino cherry.
  • Serve cold.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions
To make ahead. Prepare the pear salad without adding the cherry to the top and wrap well with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add the cherries right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 31mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.03mg

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