Name: Shiraz Poached Pears and Parmesan salad
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 240 g mixed salad leaves; 2 poached pears (sliced); 100 g parmesan cheese (shaved, or 100g feta, crumbled or cubed); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp poached pear (syrup from pears); 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

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Easy

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Ingredients

240 g mixed salad leaves
2 poached pears sliced
100 g parmesan cheese shaved, or 100g feta, crumbled or cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp poached pear syrup from pears
1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Method

Place green leaves on a platter. Top with sliced poached pears the scatter parmesan cheese over the top. For the dressing, whisk olive oil, syrup and vinegar in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad.
For a complete meal add some extra protein such as salmon or trout or white meat e.g., chicken, turkey or pork.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Rebecca McPhee, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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