Southern Pear Salad

5 from 1 vote

A classic Southern salad with a sweet and savory twist. Creamy mayonnaise, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet canned pears combine for a surprisingly delicious and refreshing dish.

Prep Time3

Total Time3

Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: Southern

Servings: Servings

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Elizabeth (Beth) Mueller

Ingredients

6 Lettuce leaves butter lettuce, bibb lettuce, or romaine
6 Pear halves two 15.25 ounce cans
6 tablespoons Mayonnaise
6 tablespoons Cheddar cheese
6 Maraschino Cherries optional

Instructions

Place a layer of leaves on a salad plate.
Top with a pear half.
Top with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.
Sprinkle the mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese.
Top with a maraschino cherry if desired.

Notes

I prefer canned pears for this recipe, but it can be made with fresh ripe pears, you need to make sure they are fully ripe. You don’t want hard pears that you need to use a knife to cut.

If the thought of mayonnaise on fruit makes you a little queasy, you can always use cottage cheese instead.

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