Pear Salad

Name: Pear Salad
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: For the Salad:; 2 cups salad greens; 1/4 cup sliced tomato; 1/4 cup sliced carrots; 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers; 1/4 cup green beans, sliced into bite size pieces; 1 cup canned pears, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons walnuts; 2 tablespoons raisins; For the Dressing:; 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon orange juice

Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Get your servings of fruits and veggies in one dish! This salad is sweet and tangy with a yogurt and orange juice dressing. Serve it as a side salad to complement another entree, or have it alone for a healthy snack option!

Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

For the Salad:
2 cups salad greens
1/4 cup sliced tomato
1/4 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
1/4 cup green beans, sliced into bite size pieces
1 cup canned pears, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons walnuts
2 tablespoons raisins
For the Dressing:
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon orange juice

Directions

Place salad greens, sliced vegetables, pears, walnuts, and raisins in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, yogurt, and orange juice to prepare dressing.
Top salad with dressing and mix gently. Serve.

Notes

Learn more about: Tomatoes Carrots Cucumbers Green Beans Pears

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