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 vibrant and delicious way to elevate your next meal? Look no further than our Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Pears and Creamy Cheddar Dressing! This delightful dish is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also showcases a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will entice your taste buds.

Imagine fresh, crisp romaine and radicchio, which are soaked in ice water for maximum crunch, mingling with the sweetness of ripe USA Pears. The addition of crunchy celery and toasted hazelnuts provides a satisfying contrast, while the creamy cheddar dressing ties everything together with rich, savory notes. This salad is a wonderful accompaniment to any main course or can be enjoyed on its own as a wholesome snack.

In just 33 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves six people and only has 268 kcal per serving, making it not only delicious but also guilt-free. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, planning a family gathering, or simply looking to enjoy a nutritious side dish, this salad is sure to impress. It’s perfect as an antipasto or starter, bringing a burst of vibrant colors and flavors to your table. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this invigorating Crunchy Vegetable Salad, and watch as it becomes a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • stalks celery thinly sliced
  • tablespoons chives chopped
  • 0.3 cup hazelnuts toasted chopped
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • large usa pears such as anjou or bartlett, cored and sliced
  • servings several turns of pepper black freshly ground
  • small head radicchio thinly chopped
  • head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup vintage 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