Pear and Manchego Salad with Walnut Dressing

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Pear and Manchego Salad with Walnut Dressing
10 min.
4
534kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with this delightful Pear and Manchego Salad with Walnut Dressing, a dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this salad is a fantastic choice that is both gluten-free and incredibly healthy. With a health score of 100, you can indulge in its deliciousness without any guilt!

The star of this salad is the combination of sweet, juicy red Bartlett pears and the rich, nutty flavor of Manchego cheese. Each bite offers a delightful contrast, enhanced by the crunch of toasted walnut halves and the vibrant pop of pomegranate arils. The dressing, a harmonious blend of walnut oil, sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, ties all the ingredients together, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch or a sophisticated side dish for your next dinner party. Impress your guests with its beautiful presentation and fresh ingredients, or simply treat yourself to a nourishing meal that celebrates the bounty of nature. Dive into this Pear and Manchego Salad and discover how easy it is to enjoy a healthy, gourmet experience at home!

Ingredients

  • 10 cup peas mixed
  •  purée of usa bartlett pear red sliced into wedges (8 ounces
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • teaspoon honey 
  • ounce manchego cheese shaved
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons pomegranate seeds (seeds)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sherry vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup walnut halves toasted roughly chopped
  • tablespoons walnut oil 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Divide lettuce, pear wedges, walnuts, and cheese among 4 plates.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, water, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. On each salad, drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons dressing, then sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon pomegranate arils on top.
  3. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories534kcal
Protein16.9%
Fat32.18%
Carbs50.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
72.15
Glycemic Load
19.93
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
40.058260917664%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:533.92kcal
26.7%
Fat:19.52g
30.04%
Saturated Fat:3.45g
21.54%
Carbohydrates:69.52g
23.17%
Net Carbohydrates:45.24g
16.45%
Sugar:31.85g
35.39%
Cholesterol:7.58mg
2.53%
Sodium:222.07mg
9.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.07g
46.14%
Vitamin C:149.81mg
181.59%
Fiber:24.28g
97.14%
Vitamin K:96.41µg
91.81%
Manganese:1.79mg
89.72%
Vitamin B1:1.01mg
67.15%
Folate:251.11µg
62.78%
Vitamin A:2839.72IU
56.79%
Phosphorus:431.11mg
43.11%
Copper:0.84mg
41.95%
Vitamin B3:7.84mg
39.18%
Magnesium:138.35mg
34.59%
Vitamin B6:0.68mg
34.11%
Zinc:4.83mg
32.22%
Iron:5.78mg
32.14%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.48%
Potassium:1029.45mg
29.41%
Calcium:183.98mg
18.4%
Selenium:7.45µg
10.65%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.9%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.81%
Source:My Recipes