Asian Pear

Subtly sweet and extra crunchy Asian pears star in this bright salad you’ll want alongside every rich and meaty dish you’re serving this holiday season.

In this vibrant salad, crisp pear, ripe avocado, and crunchy lettuce are tossed in a lime dressing and dusted with Tajín.

A party-friendly spread that comes together in no time with marinated cuts of steak and meaty mushrooms.

With salty cheese, toasted seaweed, sweet pears, and bitter radishes, this salad checks all the flavor boxes.

This layered salad is a garden of textural delight with crisp Asian pear, creamy Greek yogurt, and a shower of quinoa.

This sweet-tart salad gets its satisfying crisp-crunchy texture from floral Asian pears and nutty raw cauliflower.

The interplay between the fish sauce, chiles, and sweet juicy fruits makes this a simple but refreshing dish.

Lean into the monotony of the season with a monochrome mix of cold-weather fruits and vegetables topped with a creamy, tangy dressing

Swapping tahini for the mayonnaise that you typically see in classic Caesar salads keeps things creamy but adds nutty earthiness to the tangy mustard and funk from Parmesan cheese.

The higher you toss the salad with your chopsticks, the more luck you'll bring into the new year.

Salty-tart and just-sweet-enough ponzu sauce is a great back-pocket finisher for everything from salads to roasted vegetables, especially when you are tired of your everyday vinaigrette.

Daikon is the winter vegetable you should be eating—peppery, crunchy, crisp.

Cabbage is a popular vegetable to ferment because of its naturally high water content—so high, in fact, that it creates its own brine. Simply massage a head of cabbage with a measured amount of salt, and it will release enough liquid to submerge itself.

You can make a larger batch of the Earl Grey sugar and sprinkle it on sugar cookies, pie dough, or scones before baking.

Membrillo lends subtle sweetness to the dressing; look for it at any well-stocked cheese counter.

“This hits all the notes of a great slaw: creamy, tangy, and crunchy.” —Claire Saffitz, assistant food editor

This dressing is a little sweet from the miso and pear, and aromatic from the ginger and lime; pair it with something peppery, like radishes for dipping or a watercress salad.

Asian pears are worth seeking out if you can find them—their crunch is unparalleled. Regular apples will do as a substitute in a pinch.

Light and refreshing, this cool soup is perfect on a hot summer’s day. You can serve it as is, or add your choice of protein (such as chicken or tofu) for a more substantial meal.