Savory Pear Salad

Recipe: Nutrition
Heart-Healthy
High-Fiber
Low-Calorie
Low-Cholesterol
Low-Fat
Low-Saturated Fat
Low-Sodium
Vegetarian / Meatless
Weight Management
Dish type
Dinner
Serves
4
Ready in
20 minutes*

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 cup diced pears (1 medium or 2 small)
  • 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill, divided
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup seeded and diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup light blue cheese dressing
  • 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, shredded, divided
  • 2 tbsp. sliced almonds

Directions

Prep Time
10 minutes*
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ready in
20 minutes*
  1. In a small saucepan cook orzo al dente according to package directions. Drain; place in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl combine pears and lemon juice; toss to coat; set aside.
  3. For the pear salad, add 2 teaspoons of the dill to the orzo. Add raisins, tomatoes, pear mixture and dressing; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  4. Place 1 cup of the spinach on each of 4 plates. Top with pear salad. Sprinkle evenly with almonds and remaining dill, and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size
1
Per Serving
Calories 245, Calories Fat 44, Total Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 2mg, Sodium 189mg, Carbohydrate 46g, Protein 6g
Serving Size1
Calories245
Calories Fat44
Calories (fat) extra18
Total Fat4g
Total Fat (extra)8
Saturated Fat0g
Saturated Fat (extra)4
Cholesterol2mg
Cholesterol (extra)1
Sodium189mg
Sodium (extra)8
Potassium287mg
Carbohydrate46g
Carbohydrate (extra)15
Fiber5g
Fiber (extra)22
Sugars17g
Protein6g
Vitamin A1074IU
Vitamin A (extra)21
Vitamin C11mg
Vitamin C (extra)20
Iron2mg
Iron (extra)13