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Asian Pear Salad

Salads, Vegetarian, Low Phosphorus, High Potassium, High Protein, Low Sodium

Ingredients

Based on 4 servings per recipe.

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
  • 6 cups green leaf lettuce
  • 4 Asian pears, peeled, cored & diced
  • 2 ounces stilton or blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • serve with oil and vinegar dressing

Preparation

  1. Dissolve sugar and water in nonstick fry pan.
  2. Heat until syrup forms.
  3. Quickly stir in nuts.
  4. Turn out onto parchment paper or aluminum foil and separate nuts while still hot. Let cool.
  5. Place lettuce in a large bowl.
  6. Add pears, cheese, and pomegranate seeds to lettuce.
  7. Sprinkle with nuts and serve with oil and vinegar dressing.

To make this a complete meal, add a diced chicken breast and make the serving a bit bigger.

About This Recipe

This salad has an elegant flavor combination.

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