Pear Vinaigrette

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This is a light and lovely salad dressing that lends itself well to a simple and elegant salad. I love to use it on a salad of butter lettuce, arugula, goat cheese, and caramelized pecans - simply delicious!

Submitted by Jill Tall
Updated on September 15, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 ripe pear - peeled, cored, and chopped

  • ½ cup white wine

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

  • ½ cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Blend the pear, white wine, garlic, Dijon mustard, white balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and sea salt in a blender until well combined; drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a thin, steady stream while continuing to blend. Blend a few seconds longer until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101 Calories
9g Fat
4g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 31mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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