Roasted Bacon-Wrapped Pear Salad with Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Roasted Bacon-Wrapped Pear Salad with Vinaigrette
45 min.
6
378kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and savory with our Roasted Bacon-Wrapped Pear Salad with Vinaigrette. This gluten-free dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party, enjoying a cozy family meal, or simply treating yourself to a gourmet snack. The rich flavors of crispy bacon enveloping tender, juicy pears create a mouthwatering experience that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures, from the crunch of toasted pecans to the creaminess of chèvre cheese, all beautifully balanced by a tangy vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar and a hint of maple syrup. This salad not only pleases the palate but also presents beautifully, making it an impressive starter or side dish that will wow your guests.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves six and is a fantastic way to elevate your culinary repertoire. With a caloric breakdown that highlights its wholesome ingredients, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to savor the deliciousness of roasted bacon-wrapped pears atop a bed of fresh salad greens. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • tablespoons maple syrup 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • serving pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  bosc pear red
  • oz goat cheese (goat)
  • slices bacon 
  • tablespoon maple syrup 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups the salad mixed
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Place rack on cookie sheet.
  3. In small bowl, beat vinaigrette ingredients with whisk until well blended; set aside.
  4. Cut pears in half; remove core. Stuff each pear half with heaping tablespoon cheese. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each pear half.
  5. Brush pears with 1 tablespoon maple syrup; sprinkle with pepper.
  6. Place on rack on cookie sheet.
  7. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until bacon is cooked.
  8. On each salad plate, place 1 1/3 cups of salad greens.
  9. Drizzle each with vinaigrette; sprinkle with pecans.
  10. Place 1 pear half on top of each.

Nutrition Facts

Calories378kcal
Protein7.37%
Fat68.31%
Carbs24.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.29
Glycemic Load
6.51
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.521739179673%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.72mg
Delphinidin
0.6mg
Catechin
0.84mg
Epigallocatechin
0.99mg
Epicatechin
3.41mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.34mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.27mg
Quercetin
0.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.12kcal
18.91%
Fat:29.49g
45.38%
Saturated Fat:7.14g
44.62%
Carbohydrates:23.62g
7.87%
Net Carbohydrates:20.02g
7.28%
Sugar:15.16g
16.85%
Cholesterol:21.04mg
7.01%
Sodium:311.12mg
13.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.16g
14.33%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.37%
Vitamin C:16.29mg
19.75%
Vitamin A:788.3IU
15.77%
Copper:0.31mg
15.75%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.27%
Fiber:3.6g
14.39%
Vitamin E:2.02mg
13.5%
Phosphorus:123.39mg
12.34%
Vitamin K:11.78µg
11.22%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.57%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.01%
Potassium:308.39mg
8.81%
Selenium:5.45µg
7.79%
Magnesium:29.9mg
7.48%
Vitamin B3:1.49mg
7.45%
Folate:29.51µg
7.38%
Zinc:1.04mg
6.94%
Iron:1.18mg
6.55%
Calcium:54.25mg
5.42%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.28%