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Asian Pear and Fennel Salad

Vibrant Asian Pear and Fennel Salad for a Fresh Twist

This Asian Pear and Fennel Salad combines sweet Asian pear and bold fennel for a refreshing, vegan, and gluten-free dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup olive oil substitute with avocado oil if desired
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice lime juice can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce swap with coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup agave syrup or honey makes a good alternative
  • to taste salt adjust to personal taste
  • to taste pepper adjust to personal taste
For the Salad
  • 1 medium fennel bulb substitute with celery for milder taste
  • 1 medium Asian pear Bosc or Anjou pears can be used
  • 4 cups baby arugula any mixed salad greens or spinach can be used
  • 1 cup pomegranates dried cranberries or cherries are good alternatives
  • 0.5 cup pistachios substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free option

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Knife
  • mandolin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, tamari soy sauce, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  2. Thinly slice the fennel bulb and Asian pear using a sharp knife or mandolin. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the baby arugula to the bowl with the fennel and pear and gently mix.
  4. Drizzle about three-quarters of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Arrange the salad on a large serving platter or individual plates.
  6. Garnish the salad with pomegranate arils and crushed pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To prevent browning, soak pear slices in salted water for one minute. Dress salad just before serving for optimal crispness.

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