CANDIED PECAN PEAR SALAD
For special occasions, I like to dress up packaged salad greens with sweet pears, crunchy pecans and a slightly tart pomegranate dressing.-Douglas Wasdyke, Effort, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., For dressing, in a blender, combine 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Cut pear into thin slices; sprinkle with lemon juice. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, pears, blue cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PEAR AND GREENS SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE
Bursting with sweet pears, tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, this 15-minute salad is topped off with a tasty maple dressing.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients except oil with wire whisk. Beat in oil until blended.
- Place pecans in 1-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on High 2 minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until browned.
- Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates. Arrange pear wedges on greens; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
CANDIED PECAN, PEAR, AND LEAFY GREEN SALAD
This is a salad I usually serve for special occasions.....Thanksgiving or Christmas. I usually make 2 batches of the pecans, because for some reason they get gobbled up and we need more. I didn't list cheese in the ingredient list, but we like to add some gorgonzola or feta cheese as well. If you add the cheese, you probably...
Provided by Lynette !
Categories Lettuce Salads
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Place the sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until the sugar dissolves, stirring gently as needed to dissolve the sugar evenly (about 1 minute). Continue cooking 1 minute or until golden (do not stir).
- 2. Remove from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts to coat evenly. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; separate nuts quickly. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside until cool. Break into small pieces.
- 3. Combine the vinegar and mustard, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add the oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in the capers.
- 4. Combine the lettuces and radicchio; top with the pear and candied walnuts. Drizzle the dressing evenly ove the salad, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
PECAN-PEAR GREEN SALAD
This lovely salad adds a special touch to any meal. The juicy pear slices, toasted pecans and mixed greens are coated in tangy vinaigrette dressing that's a pleasant complement to a sweet and crunchy combination. -Katie Nicklas Ridgway, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute pear in 1 tablespoon butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. In a small skillet, saute pecans in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt., Divide salad greens between two salad plates; arrange pears over greens. Sprinkle with pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, pepper and remaining salt. Drizzle over salad.
Nutrition Facts :
MIXED GREENS WITH PEAR & PECAN SALAD
Sliced pears, red grapes and crisp greens are tossed with ranch dressing and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese for an enticing autumn salad.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield Makes 8 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss greens with fruit in large bowl.
- Add dressing; mix lightly.
- Top with nuts and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
CHERRY, PEAR, AND PECAN SALAD
This salad is a great complement to the harvest season, boasting seasonal fruit and nut favorites: cherries, pears, and pecans.
Provided by Mommy Epstein
Categories Green Salads
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine balsamic vinegar and cherry preserves for vinaigrette in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss mixed greens, pears, cherries, pecans, red onion, and vinaigrette in a large salad bowl.
- Evenly distribute salad among four individual salad bowls and top with Gorgonzola cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 165.6 mg
MIXED GREENS SALAD, PEARS, APPLE AND TOASTED PECANS
An impressive salad with wonderful colors! This will "wow" your guests. It could be used as a main dish by adding small pieces of chicken. Outstanding salad!
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large bowl mix leaf salad greens and romaine lettuce. Leaving peeling on for color, cut apple and pears in bite-size pieces and add to greens.
- Add crumbled blue cheese and toasted pecans. Drizzle only enough vinaigrette dressing to moisten well. Toss well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 416.7, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 14.5, Protein 10
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