Stuffed Pear Salad
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Came across this by accident...but Lordy, does it bring back a flood of memories. Stuffed pear salad is a real thing, and it was a staple at every holiday, special occasion, and Sunday dinner when we were growing up. I used to get to assemble each little dessert plate, carefully arranging the components with love and anticipation. The crispness of the lettuce leaves provided a refreshing base, complementing the delicate sweetness of the perfectly ripe pears so I thought I would share my recipe with you, guys.
Stuffed Pear Salad recipe
Ingredients:
- Home-canned pear halves
- Miracle Whip
- Shredded cheese
- Maraschino cherries
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions:
- Take a leaf of lettuce and place it on a plate.
- Take a home-canned pear half and carefully arrange it on top of the lettuce.
- Fill the pear half with a dollop of Miracle Whip.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filled pear half.
- Finally, top it off with a maraschino cherry.
- Repeat the process for each serving.
Enjoy the delightful and nostalgic Stuffed Pear Salad!
I made these back in the '60's usually when we were having guests for dinner. Also made this salad with peach halves.
I didn't use Miracle Whip, I used Hellmann's mayonnaise, and mild cheddar cheese.