BACON PEAR SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING

Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing image

This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting flavors, it's perfect for special meals. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups chopped leaf lettuce
2 cups chopped fresh kale
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
PARMESAN GARLIC DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine lettuce and kale. Top with pears, pepper jack cheese and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.