Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Pears and Creamy Cheddar Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Pears and Creamy Cheddar Dressing
33 min.
6
268kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and crunchy side dish that captures the essence of vibrant seasonal produce? Our Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Pears and Creamy Cheddar Dressing is the perfect addition to your table. This delightful salad combines crisp Romaine lettuce and radicchio with the sweet juiciness of USA Pears, making it a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite.

Not only is this salad a feast for the eyes, but it also offers surprising nutritional benefits. It’s a vegetarian and gluten-free option that’s perfect for a variety of dietary preferences, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or everyday meals. The creaminess of the dressing, infused with vintage sharp cheddar and tangy buttermilk, elevates the salad to a gourmet level, while the toasted hazelnuts add a delightful crunch.

Ready in just 33 minutes, this salad is not only simple to prepare but also impressive enough to serve as an antipasto or starter. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a snack at home, this dish is sure to satisfy. So, gather your fresh ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a salad that’s as delicious as it is nutritious!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • stalks celery thinly sliced
  • tablespoons chives chopped
  • 0.3 cup hazelnuts toasted chopped
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • large pears such as anjou or bartlett, cored and sliced
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • small head radicchio thinly chopped
  • head the of 1 cos lettuce chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely grated

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Place the chopped lettuce and radicchio into a large bowl of ice water to crisp, and set aside for 15 minutes. The dressing can be prepared in the meantime (see below). After 15 minutes, drain the lettuce and radicchio and spin until dry.
  2. Add the sliced celery and pears, and gently toss. Divide the salad among six plates and spoon the dressing over the top.
  3. Sprinkle each serving with the chopped hazelnuts.
  4. Combine all of the ingredients in a pint jar and shake vigorously to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts

Calories268kcal
Protein10.61%
Fat61.1%
Carbs28.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.79
Glycemic Load
4.17
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.39608679647%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
33.77mg
Delphinidin
1.92mg
Catechin
0.29mg
Epigallocatechin
0.64mg
Epicatechin
2.9mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.2mg
Apigenin
0.57mg
Luteolin
9.76mg
Isorhamnetin
0.3mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
10.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:267.97kcal
13.4%
Fat:19.1g
29.39%
Saturated Fat:5.03g
31.43%
Carbohydrates:19.9g
6.63%
Net Carbohydrates:14.09g
5.12%
Sugar:11.02g
12.24%
Cholesterol:22.33mg
7.44%
Sodium:422.41mg
18.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.46g
14.93%
Vitamin K:202.61µg
192.96%
Vitamin A:9447.18IU
188.94%
Folate:183.11µg
45.78%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.28%
Fiber:5.81g
23.24%
Calcium:198.46mg
19.85%
Copper:0.34mg
16.86%
Phosphorus:168.01mg
16.8%
Potassium:577.51mg
16.5%
Vitamin E:2.36mg
15.73%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.72%
Vitamin C:11.09mg
13.44%
Magnesium:43.82mg
10.95%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.38%
Iron:1.73mg
9.61%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.46%
Selenium:6.35µg
9.07%
Zinc:1.32mg
8.79%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.6%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
5.03%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.7%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.32%
Source:Epicurious