Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts

June 2024 · 5 minute read

Sweet, juicy pears balance a tangy balsamic vinaigrette in this pear salad recipe. Simple, elegant, and delicious, it's a perfect autumn side dish.

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This pear salad recipe celebrates some of the fall produce that we don’t talk about often enough. For just a moment, we’re all going to forget about apples and squash. This is the season of crisp fennel, tender greens, and sweet, juicy pears that just beg you to eat them. Together, these three fall ingredients create a salad that’s simple, flavorful, and gorgeous. It’s elegant enough for a special occasion meal, but it’s so easy to make that you’ll toss it together for everyday dinners and lunches too.

Chopped pecans, walnuts, and hazelnuts add rich, nutty flavor and crunch to this salad, and the tangy balsamic vinaigrette perfectly balances the sweet pears. Along with the fresh produce, the nuts and dressing make this pear salad recipe a show-stopping autumn side dish. I think you’re going to love it!

Pear Salad Recipe Ingredients

This pear salad recipe is packed with varied textures and flavors, but it only calls for a handful of basic ingredients:

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

Pear Salad Recipe Tips

Variations

I love this pear salad recipe as written, but like all my salad recipes, it’s flexible! Feel free to change it up to suit your tastes or feature the ingredients you have on hand. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Let me know what variations you try!

Pear Salad Serving Suggestions

This pear salad recipe is a stunning autumn side dish. It would be a fantastic addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday menu, served alongside classic dishes like sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, and mashed potatoes.

But there doesn’t have to be a special occasion for you to make this pear salad recipe! It’s super easy to make, so it’s a great quick addition to any fall or winter meal. I love to eat it for lunch with a bowl of butternut squash soup, and it’s a wonderful side dish for everyday vegetarian main dishes like these:

For more fall dinner ideas, check out this post!

More Favorite Fall Salads

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Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts

rate this recipe:5 from 33 votesPrep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Serves 4Save Recipe Print RecipeThis pear salad recipe is a stunning fall side dish! Simple, elegant, and delicious, it'd be a great addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

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*I like to use a mandolin slicer for this.

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