Pear Salad is a classic southern comfort food! Don’t knock it until you try it; with only four ingredients so you can whip it up in no time!
I know what you are thinking, pear salad?! Trust me, growing up in Michigan I had never heard of pear salad. However, now that I live in Georgia, I hear about it ALL THE TIME. It’s kind of crazy in my honest opinion, but it’s one of those things you just can’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it. So, have you tried pear salad?
Pear Salad is simple because it only has 3 ingredients, four if you want to get fancy. All you need is canned pears, mayonnaise, and shredded cheddar cheese. If you want to sweeten things up, add some maraschino cherries on top! You basically place the pears center side up, then scoop some mayo on top (my southern friend demands Blue Plate, however her southern friend says Duke’s…), then add your shredded cheddar cheese and pop a cherry on top!
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Not only is Pear Salad easy to make and super delicious, but it’s also cheap! It’s about $1 for a can of pears, probably .50 cents worth of mayo for the whole can of pears, and maybe .75 worth of cheese! Can’t get much cheaper for a quick and easy side dish! I highly suggest you take this pear salad to your next potluck or get together. Even if you don’t live in the south, this will be a HUGE conversation starter and it will be interesting who actually tries it! Make sure you tell them, don’t knock it until you try it!
When pear salad is appropriate:
- Having a holiday party?! No party is complete without the pear salad served up with the other appetizers. Try serving it alongside some Cranberry Baked Brie.
- Pear salad is perfect for any potluck! Whip it up, throw it in a storage container, and then pop it in the fridge until party time. It’s even good if you make it the night before!
- Couples game night?! Serve Pear Salad while playing your favorite games such as Cards Against Humanity or Catchphrase!
Pear Salad is a classic southern comfort food! Don't knock it until you try it; with only four ingredients so you can whip it up in no time!
- 2 cans pear halves, drained
- 1/2-3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- maraschino cherries, optional
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Place drained pear halved center side up on a serving dish. Add about 1 TBS mayo to the center of each pear half. Then sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Top with maraschino cherries if desired!
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Serve and enjoy!
- When not eating, keep refrigerated.
- Can be made night before and stored covered in the refrigerator.
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Deloris says
Well I don’t ave any southern roots but I have been making this all my married life(64years)! I use cottage cheese though.
Allyson says
Wow!!! That is amazing and CONGRATS on such an amazing marriage!!!
Deloris says
THANK YOU! And Merry Christmas.
Allyson says
You too!!
Teresa H. says
So do I, and I’ve lived all my life in the south!
Linda says
I make this using cottage cheese , not mayo . My husband and I ( 53 years ) like it best that way . But we’ve never tried the pears with a cherry on top . Only shredded cheese and a little juice from the pears .
Dixie Brown says
I love both the mayo (Dukes) and cottage cheese. My mom used MW too, and always put each pear on a lettuce leaf. Really colorful and so refreshing!
Jen says
Ok, this is one I’ve never heard of! I love pears so it sounds like I need to give this a try.
Claudia Savoy says
Also very good with pineapple slices.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
This is a new one for me! I’ve never heard of this dish. I’ll have to give it a try.
Allyson says
Try it and let me know how you like it!!!
Abeer says
Looks so delicious! I love the flavor combo!
Allyson says
Right?!?!
carrie @ frugal foodie mama says
I have never heard of this before! I am not sure about that combo, but I will try anything at least once. 😉
Allyson says
Happy to hear you would give it a try!
Pat says
What is the correct mayo?
Allyson says
I say BLUE PLATE, but a lot of people also like DUKES!
lyn says
We don’t have those brands of mayo in the Midwest.
Geraldine says
I like Hellman’s mayo but any good mayo will do.
Des says
Never heard of this southern dish. Will have to give it a try!
Allyson says
Try it for sure!
Janet says
I have had it with softened cream cheese. Easy and good tasting.
Allyson says
Oh good substitution!!! Love that!
Melinda says
This was a family favorite in my house fifty years ago! Time to bring it back! 🙂
Allyson says
Yes!!! Please do!
Jane Kochman says
Dukes!
kim mcclanahan says
my mom used Miracle whip – she did not care for real Mayo (and my guess is MW was less expensive)
She would sprinkle a little paprika on the Miracle Whip. Delish
Allyson says
Oh good tips! I am not a fan of miracle whip, but paprika sounds good!
Krista says
These are the most creative thing I have seen today! I love it!
Debra Hinson says
It really is good. I’ve eaten this about all of my life. I’m 62 years old.
Allyson says
I am so happy to hear that! Do you ever try it any other ways?
Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says
I’ve never heard of this but now I feel like I HAVE to try it!
Melissa says
We ate it all three ways. Mayo, cottage cheese and cream cheese depending what mom had in the fridge.(55 yrs ago) also had it with pineapple instead if pears. Also made one out of Bananas with mayo and peanut butter and crushed peanuts. All were served on a lettuce leave. Thanks for the memory.!
Jan says
I grew up on these, too! Long time since I’ve had it but tonight sounds like a a great night!l. Thanks for the memories! Georgia girl all my life!
Betty Blalock says
My aunt would make this many years ago. She mixed cream cheese and crushed Fritos for the filling. Thanks for jogging my memory!
Linda Lanier says
Have eaten this all my life also. Always served on a bed of lettuce. Canned peach halves are also good, but prefer cottage cheese with them.
Allyson says
I will have to try it with the peaches!
Lora says
Have you tried this pineapple salad? Place a pineapple ring on a leaf of lettuce. Place a spoonful of pimento cheese in the center of the ring and (optional) add a cherry on top. It’s delish. I wonder if instead of mayo and cheese, try placing a spoonful of pimento cheese in the pear?
Allyson says
I haven’t tried that, but a lot of people have said that they change out the pear for pineapple in this pear salad recipe, so I would say it’s worth a try, especially if you know you already like it! Let me know how it goes!
Jan says
Grew up on the pear & pineapple with Blue Plate mayo. Always had a lettuce leaf underneath them. Delish!!
Georgia girl all my life!