Pear Salad

Ingredients

• 6 large canned pear halves (well drained)
• 6 Tbsp mayonnaise (light or full fat)
• 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (preferably toasted)
• 6 maraschino cherries
• 6 whole leaves iceberg lettuce or green leaf lettuce

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast Pecans: Spread in a single layer on a sheet pan. Toast in a preheated 350°F oven for 6-8 minutes or just until fragrant. Set aside to cool.

2. 2

   Assemble Pear Salad: Arrange lettuce leaves on serving platter. Top with pear halves. (Drain pear juice or heavy syrup).

3. 3

   Top each pear half with 1 Tbsp mayonnaise.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and toasted pecans. Top with a maraschino cherry.

5. 5

   Chill until serving or serve immediately.