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Southern Pear Salad Recipe

Classic old school Southern Pear Salad recipe made with just a few basic ingredients has been loved for generations.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. can of pear halves drained
  • Lettuce Leaves
  • 1/4 c Shredded Cheddar Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise preferably Dukes
  • 6 Maraschino Cherries optional

Instructions

  • Lay out a lettuce leaf and place pear half on top. Add about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to the top of each pear then a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Garnish with a maraschino cherry if desired.

Notes

Pimento cheese, cottage cheese and cream cheese are sometimes used instead of mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 74mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g