MOUSY PEAR SALAD

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When my children were small, they loved to make these fun fruit salads. They gobbled up any leftover cheese and licorice as soon as the mice were assembled. The salads were the first thing they'd dig into when we started supper.-Marie Hoyer, Hodgenville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shredded lettuce or lettuce leaves
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained
24 raisins
1 slice process cheese (Velveeta)
Black shoestring licorice, cut into four 3-inch pieces and sixteen 1-inch pieces
1 red maraschino cherry, quartered

Steps:

  • On four salad plates, place lettuce and a pear half, cut side down. Insert two raisins at narrow end of pear for eyes. Tuck four raisins under pear for feet. For ears, cut small teardrop-shaped pieces from cheese; place just above the eyes. Insert one 3-in. licorice piece into wide end of each pear for a tail. Insert four 1-in. pieces into each face for whiskers. Place a cherry piece under whiskers for nose.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Shaheen Sultana
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Yum!


Leia Kennedy
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This salad is a must-try for pear lovers.


Aziz Bin Ba4ka
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I'm definitely going to make this salad again. It's a new favorite!


abdul razzaqdanish
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This salad is a great way to showcase seasonal pears.


NIZA NACHIONDWA
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears and blue cheese are a perfect match.


Jay Goralgia
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Utpal Barman
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining!


Mami J
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Carrie Chase
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.


Prashant Gaming
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Sadek Hossain
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The mousy pear salad was surprisingly good! I wasn't sure how I would feel about the combination of pears and blue cheese, but it really worked.


Buschall Dennis
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


fundy
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, tangy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts was perfect.