Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner? "Asian Pear Salad" is the answer! This salad incorporates the crisp and juicy texture of Asian pears, combined with a medley of other delicious ingredients. Read on to discover a delightful recipe that brings together the best of Asian flavors, creating a salad that is both visually appealing and incredibly tasty.
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ASIAN PEAR SALAD FOR TWO
"I created this recipe using ingredients I had on hand from a recent party-and was delighted with the outcome! It's beautiful to look at, delicious and so simple to fix. I get raves over it." -Shirlee Bodfield, Tucson, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Divide salad mix among two serving plates. Top with pears and cheese; drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts :
ASIAN PEAR SALAD
Delicious as a simple snack, Asian pears also work well with savory and sweet dishes. Its snappy texture is good with greens, prosciutto, and dates in a seasonal salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together greens, dates, prosciutto, mint, and pear. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over salad. Toss to combine well, and serve immediately.
ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH TAMARI PECANS AND MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE
Ever since American chefs discovered the amazing food marriage of tree fruits and blue cheese, they have served the two in many forms. Pears are classic, but nearly all tree fruits work well. Go through the seasons: cherries, peaches, plums, apples, and then pears. As much as I like them all, pears remain my favorite. For this salad, I like crisp, moist Asian pears (also called Japanese pears), which can be sliced ahead of time because they don't brown easily. They are also fairly easy to find. null The blue cheese clearly is the dominant ingredient. You don't usually think of cheese with Asian flavors, but in this preparation, it's dynamite. Everything works here: The tamari takes the pecans to a new taste level, and the bitter greens and the reduced pear juice dressing provide just the right spark for this rich, sweet and salty salad.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and syrup. Whisk in the oil and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the greens, pecans and currants. Sprinkle with the cheese and season lightly with salt and pepper. Whisk the dressing again and drizzle it over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently and briefly; you do not want the cheese to crumble any further and clump together.
- Divide the salad among 4 chilled salad plates. Fan the pear slices over each serving.
- Put the pear juice in a saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and skim the thick foam that rises to the surface.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer very gently, skimming occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the juice reduces to the consistency of maple syrup.
- Let cool to room temperature. Use now or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a shallow bowl, stir the tamari and molasses together to blend. Season with cayenne and salt, to taste.
- Add the pecans and toss until they are coated. Transfer the pecans to a clean kitchen towel and let drain briefly.
- Spread the pecans on a wire rack set on a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes, or until fairly dry and toasted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the rack. Chop the pecans into 1/4-inch pieces.
ASIAN PEAR SLAW
Categories Salad Fruit Ginger Side No-Cook Picnic Backyard BBQ Pear Celery Gourmet Fat Free Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel strings from celery with a Y-shaped vegetable peeler and cut celery into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks.
- Whisk together juice, vinegar, and ginger and stir in celery and remaining ingredients with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
BEET AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH BABY GREENS
Categories Salad Fruit Leafy Green Side Apple Beet Winter Asian Pear Lettuce Gourmet
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan simmer beets in water to cover by 1 inch, covered, 40 minutes or until tender. Drain beets and cool. Beets may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Peel beets and cut into 3/4-inch wedges. Peel and core pear and cut into 1/2-inch wedges. In a small saucepan heat jelly, lemon juice, and mustard over low heat, stirring, until blended and jelly is melted. In a bowl combine beets and pear with warm dressing, tossing to coat.
- Divide greens among 4 salad plates and spoon beet mixture over them. Sprinkle salads with chives.
Tips:
- Choose ripe Asian pears. They should be firm but slightly yielding to the touch, with no bruises or blemishes.
- Use a variety of greens. This will add color, texture, and flavor to your salad. Some good options include baby spinach, arugula, watercress, and mixed greens.
- Don't overdress the salad. A light vinaigrette dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
- Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the greens from wilting and the pears from oxidizing.
Conclusion:
Asian pear salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover Asian pears. With its combination of sweet, tart, and savory flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.
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