Melskitchencafe.com Autumn Pear Salad With Maple Balsamic Dressing Recipes Recipe

Total time: 25 minutes

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Melskitchencafe.com Autumn Pear Salad With Maple Balsamic Dressing Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Melskitchencafe.com Autumn Pear Salad With Maple Balsamic Dressing Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 7 servings   ( 155 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 351
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 9mg
Sodium: 194mg
Total Carbohydrates: 29g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 20g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 142mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 290mg Vitamin A: 147mcg
Vitamin C: 6mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 medium garlic clove, scored (meaning the surface of the clove is lightly cut a few times)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half or whole milk (see note above)
  • Pinch of coarse, kosher salt
  • 6-8 cups chopped green and red leaf lettuces
  • 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces Asiago cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler (or shredded)
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped, toasted cashews
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils (craisins or dried cherries would be a good substitute)

Instructions

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