Pear Salad

Get your servings of fruits and veggies in one dish! This salad is sweet and tangy with a yogurt and orange juice dressing. Serve it as a side salad to complement another entree, or have it alone for a healthy snack option!

Serves 4 · Fruits

contains dairy

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • For the Salad:
  • 2 cups salad greens
  • 1/4 cup sliced tomato
  • 1/4 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup green beans
  • 1 cup canned pears, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt → lactose-free or coconut yogurt

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Put salad greens, chopped vegetables, pears, nuts and raisins in a large salad bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, yogurt, and orange juice to prepare dressing.
  3. Stir dressing into salad mix. Serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories95
Protein2.0 g
Fat2.0 g
Carbs18.0 g
Fiber3.0 g
Sodium29 mg

Source

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)