Pear Salad Halves | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

Pear Salad Halves

Teresa Ambra

Gluten Free Living – 2015

Pear Salad Halves are a family favorite. This is one of the E-A-S-I-E-S-T fruit salad recipes you’ll ever make. So simply, yet so delicious. Pear Salad Halves only have four ingredients. Because you use canned pears you can make them any time of the year. They make a great side for any kind of main dish or as a side for lunch. I’ve made them for potlucks, company and for holiday menus as well. These pears are so cute and delightful, everyone always loves them.

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Years ago when John and I first got married we went to a friend’s house for dinner and she served this delicious pear recipe along with Glorified Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes and gravy, and a delicious dessert. I loved these cute Pear Salad Halves. When she told me what she did to make them, I couldn’t believe it.

Pear halves, a little Miracle Whip dotted on top of each one, sprinkled with pepper and then a few gratings of cheddar cheese. That’s all there is to it. Did I say E-A-S-Y??? Yes. You have to remember when I first got married, I didn’t know how to cook a lick. My husband was a much better cook when we got married–he could cook circles around me. So any recipe like this that was so easy, yet so delicious was one I had to get my hands on.

I used to make these pears a lot when we were first married. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve made them–I think because I just forgot about them. Then when I was working on my cookbook a couple of weeks ago, I ran across the recipe again and decided it would be a quick and easy salad to make for friends who were moving into our new neighborhood. I was looking for something quick and easy, and Pear Salad Halves surely pass that test! I also made a batch with peaches.

If you’re looking for a quick, easy, economical and delicious side dish to serve for your next meal or company dinner, give Pear Salad Halves a try. Each 30-oz. can of pears yields about 10-12 pear halves. Don’t over do it on the Miracle Whip. About half to three-quarters of a teaspoon is all you need for each one. Sprinkle lightly with pepper and then add about a tablespoon of cheddar cheese gratings. These pears taste better if you refrigerate them a few hours before serving as the flavors will mingle better. Try this lovely fruit salad and watch all those pears disappear in a heartbeat! 🙂

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Pear Salad Halves are so easy to make, yet so delicious to the taste buds.

Pear Salad Halves | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this is such a quick and easy way to serve #pears. Only 4-ingredients needed for this lovely #fruit #salad.

Pear Salad Halves is a great alternative to heavy side dishes and casseroles.

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Cheese really makes these pears scrumptious.

Here’s what I did.

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I used these four ingredients. You can use mayonnaise instead of Miracle Whip, but you will have to add a pinch of sugar on top of the mayonnaise when you dab it on the pears in order to get the same flavor.

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Drain pears. Place on serving plate. Add a dab of Miracle Whip into the core of each pear half.

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Sprinkle pear halves very lightly with pepper. Drop cheese gratings on top of the Miracle Whip to cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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For only four ingredients, these are some of the best pears you’ll ever eat!

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If you have your own pear trees and can the pears during the summer, this is a great way to use up pear halves. But even if you don’t have your own pear trees, these are easy to make and have ingredients that are easy to locate 365 days a year!

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This first time I ever sampled this recipe, I knew it was a keeper.

Here’s the recipe.

PEAR SALAD HALVES

(Recipe adapted from Bonnie Rodriguez, when we attended First Baptist Church Indian Rocks, Largo, FL)

Pear Salad Halves | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

Pear Salad Halves

Teresa Ambra
Pear Salad Halves are absolutely amazing! This delicious 4-ingredient fruit salad is so quick and easy to whip up. Cheddar cheese on pears makes them sensational. If you need a quick side dish for holidays or company, this is it. Gluten free.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 serving plate
  • 1 measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 29 oz. can pear halves
  • 2 tbsp. Miracle Whip or as needed
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Please desired amount of pear halves in serving dish or pan.
  • Put about ½ to 1 tsp. Miracle Whip in the center of each pear half.
  • Sprinkle lightly with pepper.
  • Top with about 1 tbsp. Cheddar cheese.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

NOTE: If you substitute mayonnaise for the Miracle Whip you have to add a dash of sugar on top of the mayo to achieve the same flavor.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword cheese, gluten free, pears, salad, side dish
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

[b]Pear Salad Halves[/b]
 
Recipe Type: Salads and Salad Dressings
Cuisine: American
Author: Teresa Ambra adapted from Bonnie Rodriguez, when we attended First Baptist Church Indian Rocks, Largo, FL
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 12
Delicious 4-ingredient fruit salad that is so quick and easy. Cheddar cheese on pears makes them sensational.
Ingredients
  • 29-oz. can pear halves
  • Miracle whip
  • Dash of pepper, to taste
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Please desired amount of pear halves in serving dish or pan.
  2. Put about ½ to 1 tsp. Miracle Whip in the center of each pear half.
  3. Sprinkle lightly with pepper.
  4. Top with about 1 tbsp. cheddar cheese.
  5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pear Salad Halves | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this is such a quick and easy way to serve #pears. Only 4-ingredients needed for this lovely #fruit #salad.

Pear Salad Halves is a great side dish for company dinners and holiday menus. So simple yet so delectable.

Pear Salad Halves | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this is such a quick and easy way to serve #pears. Only 4-ingredients needed for this lovely #fruit #salad.

If you enjoy pears, you’ll love this tasty salad. If you like peaches, you’ll enjoy making this with peaches as well.

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This vintage recipe is terrific for holiday meals when you need a side dish in a jiffy.

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Pear Salad Halves | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

Pear Salad Halves

Teresa Ambra
Pear Salad Halves are absolutely amazing! This delicious 4-ingredient fruit salad is so quick and easy to whip up. Cheddar cheese on pears makes them sensational. If you need a quick side dish for holidays or company, this is it. Gluten free.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 serving plate
  • 1 measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 29 oz. can pear halves
  • 2 tbsp. Miracle Whip or as needed
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Please desired amount of pear halves in serving dish or pan.
  • Put about ½ to 1 tsp. Miracle Whip in the center of each pear half.
  • Sprinkle lightly with pepper.
  • Top with about 1 tbsp. Cheddar cheese.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

NOTE: If you substitute mayonnaise for the Miracle Whip you have to add a dash of sugar on top of the mayo to achieve the same flavor.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword cheese, gluten free, pears, salad, side dish
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

5 Comments

  • Lisa Bertelsmeyer

    September 23, 2022 at 7:50 am

    My grandmother used to make these.. they were awesome! Been thinking about these lately… i just dont remember her putting pepper on them..and back then it was spin blend…

    1. Teresa

      September 23, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      Hi Lisa. Aren’t they great? We like them with peaches too.

  • Nancy

    May 29, 2021 at 11:43 am

    Thanks for reminding me of this recipe! My mother made this when I was growing up….vintage for sure….As am I! Made it for years and forgot about it in recent years. It is economical. Younger women will love your vintage recipes!

    1. Teresa

      June 3, 2021 at 7:22 am

      Hi, Nancy. You are too kind. Yes, I love pulling out all the vintage recipes. And eating them too. 🙂

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