This Pear Avocado Salad with Feta Cheese is one of my most favorite salads ever!
It is so good that I actually get cravings for it!
This salad has a genius mixture of flavors that range from tangy to sweet to salty, and it is full of textures: smooth, crisp, crunchy, and juicy.
This pear avocado salad truly is “blow your mind” good.
It is simple to make and comes together quickly. If serving for guests I would recommend making the dressing a few hours before and assembling the salad right before serving.
The dressing tastes amazing fresh, but if allowed time to blend, it does taste even better.
Do not cut the avocado or pears until just before you serve (to prevent browning). Of course make sure the pear and avocados are ripe for the best taste possible.
This salad is best when served layered neatly and not tossed. You can toss it but it will be a much better presentation if you serve it layered. This is because pears and avocado tend to fall apart and get messy when tossed.
Ingredients for Pear Avocado Salad With Feta Cheese
3 ripe pears – peeled, cored and chopped
1 head leaf lettuce (romaine or mixed green), torn into bite-size pieces
5 ounces feta cheese (you can also use gorgonzola or blue), crumbled
1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
2/3 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
3 teaspoons prepared mustard (use dijon for extra tang)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Supply List for Pear Avocado Salad With Feta Cheese
Blender (My favorite is Blendtec)
Instructions on how to make this Pear Avocado Salad With Feta Cheese
- Blend oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper together well. Blend using a blender or stir with whisk or shake ingredients in a bottle together vigorously.
- Place lettuce in each serving bowl, layer lettuce with pears, cheese, avocado, and green onions.
- Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans or walnuts, and serve cold.
This pear avocado salad with feta cheese is truly a crowd pleaser. It is also great for smaller more sophisticated dinners or even for yourself for a daily lunch.
It is a versatile salad that will impress. I hope you get to try this recipe as it is truly crave-worthy.
If you do try it, I hope you love this pear avocado salad with feta cheese as much as I do and please stop back by and let me know what you think in the comments below.
Pear Avocado Salad With Feta Cheese
A crave-worthy salad made with pears, avocado, cheese and nuts. The sweet compliments the tanginess perfectly.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe pears - peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 head leaf lettuce (romaine or mixed green), torn into bite-size pieces
- 5 ounces gorgonzola or feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
- 3 teaspoons prepared mustard (use dijon for extra tang)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
1. Blend oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper together well. Blend using a blender or stir with whisk or shake ingredients in a bottle together vigorously.
2. Place lettuce in each bowl, layer lettuce with pears, cheese, avocado, and green onions.
3. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans or walnuts, and serve cold.
Notes
Serve immediately or wait to cut avocado and pears until right before serving. Make dressing ahead if possible. Best when served layered—not tossed. Serve cold.
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