Potato-Pear Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 80 minutes Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 40 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 264 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 16 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

15 each potatoes medium
1 x water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup vinegar cider/wine
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 each pears medium
1 each romaine lettuce head, large

Directions

In 8-quart saucepot over high heat, heat unpeeled potatoes and enough water to cover to boiling.

Reduce heat to low; cover, simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix salad oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

When potatoes are done, drain; cool potatoes until easy to handle. Peel; cut potatoes into 1/8"-thick slices.

Thinly slice pears. Add potatoes and pears to dressing; toss gently until well coated.

Line salad bowl with lettuce leaves; spoon mixture onto lettuce. Serve warm.

Or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled later.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 239g
Amount per Serving
Calories 264 36% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g16%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g7%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 267mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g14%
 Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
 Sugars 8.0g
Protein 3.0g6%
Vitamin A 0%  Vitamin C 24%
Calcium 2%  Iron 4%

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

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