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Pear Salad

Pear Salad in a bowl
Makes: 4 Servings

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!

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

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

Notes

Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 90
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 30 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 57 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 290 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 90
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 57 mg
Potassium 290 mg
Sodium 30 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 26 mg
Phosphorus 64 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 116 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 41 mcg
Folate 23 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 12 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups