Barlett pears are my go-to choice for this fruit and nut salad. I love their sweet, juicy flavor and soft texture. You can also try the popular Bosc pear which are wonderfully crisp and have a delicate, sweet flavor. Or for the sweetest pear, go for the Comice pear, which are less grainy and have a clean, bright pear flavor. As long as it's ripe - it's good enough for me!