Canned Pear Salad
Canned Pear Salad is a simple, refreshing dish typically made with canned pears, often combined with ingredients like cottage cheese, whipped topping, or a light dressing. It is a popular, easy-to-make side or dessert salad found in many American households, especially during potlucks and holiday meals.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is generally high in carbohydrates from the pears and any added sugar in the syrup or dressing, with minimal fat and protein unless dairy like cottage cheese is included. A typical serving provides quick energy, some dietary fiber, and small amounts of vitamins like vitamin C and potassium, with a calorie range of approximately 100-200 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate | 10 mcg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish reflects mid-20th century American convenience cooking, where canned fruits were a pantry staple for creating quick, sweet salads. Nutritionally, it offers a way to enjoy fruit year-round, though the canned variety may have added sugars, making it a treat rather than a health-focused option.
