Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 08, 2023

This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting flavors, it’s perfect for special meals. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

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Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing

Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped leaf lettuce
  • 2 cups chopped fresh kale
  • 2 medium pears, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • parmesan garlic dressing:
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine lettuce and kale. Top with pears, pepper jack cheese and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.