Asian Pear Salad with Fennel and Pistachios

Submitted by babydollsea_

Makes 6 servings

To slice an Asian pear into matchsticks, stand it on a cutting board and cut it into thin slices on each side of the core. Lay the slices flat on top of one another and cut into thin strips. Source: vegetariantimes.com

Ingredients

4	fruit Asian pears, cut into matchsticks (about 3 cups)
2	cups watercress, trimmed
2	cups fennel bulb, thinly sliced (1 medium)
1	small red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
4	green onions, sliced (about 1/4 cup)
1/4	cup pistachios, chopped
3	tbsp. fresh lime juice
2	tbsp. vegetable oil

Directions

Combine pears, watercress, fennel, bell pepper, green onions and pistachios in large salad bowl.
Whisk together lime juice and vegetable oil in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad, and toss to coat. Adjust seasonings if necessary, and serve.

Categories

Main Dish, Salads

Serving Size 161.6g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

123

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

7.2g

11%

Saturated Fat

1.2g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

22mg

Total Carbohydrates

14.5g

Dietary Fiber

4.9g

20%

Sugars

7.0g

Protein

2.4g

Vitamin A 22%	•	Vitamin C 65%
Calcium 5%	•	Iron 3%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

Legend

Calorie Breakdown (?)
Nutrition Breakdown

Daily Values (?)

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

B+

Good points

No cholesterol

Very low in sodium

High in dietary fiber

High in vitamin A

Very high in vitamin C

Bad points

High in sugar