Ingredients for Fresh Pear Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing
- Red Cabbage
- Romaine Lettuce
- Red Pears
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Olive Oil
- Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or 1 tablespoon honey)
- Toasted Sesame Oil
- Dry Crushed Red Pepper
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How to Make Fresh Pear Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing
- **Make the Asian Sesame Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred), 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey for a richer flavor), 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste).
- Slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons olive oil while whisking constantly to emulsify the dressing.
- Set the dressing aside.
- **Prepare the Salad:** In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 2 ripe but firm pears (cored and thinly sliced), 1 cup shredded carrots, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions.
- Pour the Asian sesame dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional).
- Serve immediately and enjoy! This salad is best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
178g
Fat
19g
Carbs
23g
