Best 13 Asian Pear Salad Recipes

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Asian pears, with their sweet and crisp flesh, are a welcome addition to any salad. They pair well with various greens, nuts, and cheeses, making them a versatile ingredient that can be used to create a variety of delicious and refreshing dishes. This article will provide you with some of the best recipes for Asian pear salad, so you can enjoy this delicious and healthy fruit all year round.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN PEAR SALAD



Asian Pear Salad image

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

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 dried dates, pitted and quartered lengthwise
8 paper-thin slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup (about 8 sprigs) loosely packed mint leaves
1 Asian pear, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
4 cups (about 11 ounces) mixed frisee, baby arugula, and other small greens

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



Asian Pear Salad image

This recipe is from my favorite chef, Nathan Lyon. I saw him make this on his program and just had to get the recipe, it looked so good. Prep time = cook time.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 1/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Asian pear, peeled and medium dice
1/2 head radicchio, core removed, sliced thin
2 cups baby greens (beet greens, spinach, or arugula)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
toasted pecans, crushed (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar or 1/4 teaspoon honey
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
2 shallots, small dice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the Asian pear, radicchio, baby greens, blue cheese, and pecans.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar (or honey), pinch of salt, and a few good grinds of pepper.
  • Add the shallots to the vinaigrette then set aside.
  • When serving, dress the greens lightly, season to taste, and serve immediately.

ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH TAMARI PECANS AND MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE



Asian Pear Salad with Tamari Pecans and Maytag Blue Cheese image

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

2 tablespoons pear or cider vinegar
4 teaspoons Pear Syrup, recipe follows
1 teaspoon Extra-Virgin O Lemon Oil or unflavored extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups mixed bitter salad greens, such as baby mustard, lovage, arugula, dandelion, and mizuna
1/4 cup chopped Tamari Pecans, recipe follows
1/4 cup dried currants or chopped raisins
1/4 cup crumbled chilled blue cheese (recommended: Maytag)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 ripe Asian pear, cored, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cups pear juice
1 tablespoon tamari sauce
2 teaspoons molasses
Cayenne pepper and salt
1 cup pecan halves

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 SALAD FOR TWO



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"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

2 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
1 medium pear, sliced
2-1/2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/4 cup sesame ginger vinaigrette
1/3 cup oven-roasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Divide salad mix among two serving plates. Top with pears and cheese; drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts :

ASIAN PEAR AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



Asian Pear and Watercress Salad with Sesame Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Ginger     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Fall     Asian Pear     Watercress     Sesame     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For dressing
1 (1/2-inch-thick) slice peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup Asian sesame paste* or smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil*
1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste with garlic*
1/2 teaspoon salt
For salad
1 1/2 lb Asian pear (1 large or 2 medium)
4 cups trimmed watercress sprigs (from 2 bunches; 10 oz)
1 carrot, finely shredded
*Available at some Asian markets and by mail order from Ethnic Grocer (800-523-1961).

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Prepare salad:
  • Peel pear and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick julienne, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine watercress and pear in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Divide among plates, then drizzle with some dressing and sprinkle with carrot.

CABRALES CHEESE SOUFFLES WITH ENDIVE AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD



Cabrales Cheese Souffles with Endive and Asian Pear Salad image

Provided by Todd Davies

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Cheese     Egg     Appetizer     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Winter     Asian Pear     Endive     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
6 ounces Cabrales or Maytag blue cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup packed)
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Endive and Asian Pear Salad

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Dust with flour; shake out excess. Place dishes in roasting pan. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup flour; whisk 1 minute. Gradually add milk and whisk until mixture is thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in egg yolks, pepper, and kosher salt. Cool soufflé base 15 minutes.
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into soufflé base in 2 additions (mixture will be runny). Divide soufflé among prepared dishes. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of dishes. Bake until soufflés are slightly puffed and golden on top, about 35 minutes (soufflés may not rise above rim of dishes). (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Remove soufflés from water bath; let stand at room temperature. Place soufflé dishes on baking sheet and rewarm in 350°F oven 10 minutes.)
  • Divide Endive and Asian Pear Salad among 6 plates. Place 1 soufflé dish alongside salad on each plate and serve.

ASIAN PEAR AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GARAM MASALA SYRUP



Asian Pear and Avocado Salad with Garam Masala Syrup image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Pear     Spice     Avocado     Summer     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For garam masala syrup
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1 (2-inch-long) piece cinnamon stick
2 (1- by 1/4-inch) pieces fresh ginger, smashed
2 teaspoons green or white cardamom pods, lightly crushed
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed
10 whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
For salad
1/4 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (not roasted)
2 firm-ripe California avocados (1 to 1 1/4 lb)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Asian pears (1 lb total)
4 oz mixed microgreens or baby greens (4 cups)

Steps:

  • Make syrup:
  • Bring all syrup ingredients to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer until syrup is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 1 hour. Pour syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
  • Prepare salad:
  • Heat a dry heavy 10-inch skillet over moderate heat until hot, then toast pumpkin seeds, stirring constantly, until puffed and beginning to pop, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer seeds to a plate and season with salt.
  • Halve, pit, and peel avocados, then thinly slice lengthwise. Gently toss slices with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, then gently toss with 1/4 cup syrup.
  • Halve pears and core, then thinly slice lengthwise. Toss pear slices with remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup syrup.
  • Drain pears, reserving syrup, and arrange slices on 4 plates. Transfer avocado slices to plates with a slotted spoon, discarding syrup. Toss greens with reserved syrup from pears and salt and pepper to taste. Mound greens next to avocado and pear slices and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

CUCUMBER AND ASIAN PEAR MARINATED SALAD



CUCUMBER AND ASIAN PEAR MARINATED SALAD image

Categories     Pear

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumber
1 medium to large nashi or Asian pear
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 tablespoon light (usukuchi) soy sauce (see soy sauce basics) - or use any soy sauce you have instead
6 tablespoons rice vinegar or mild apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar or equivalent sugar substitute
1/3 teaspoon dried hot red chili pepper flakes, or to taste (or use ichimi togarashi instead)

Steps:

  • Slice the cucumbers in half lenghwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice the halves again into half, so you end up with quarters. Cut up the cucumber into chunks about 3/4 cm / 1/2 inch thick (no need to be too precise here; just chop away roughly). Peel, quarter and core the nashi pear. Slice fairly thinly. Combine the cucumber and pear in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the rest of the salt, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and chili pepper flakes. Stir well but don't worry if the sugar and salt don't melt totally - they will melt once you mix this with the vegetables. Put the combined sauce in the large bowl with the cucumber and pear, scraping out any unmelted sugar and salt. Mix very well. Cover, and let rest for at least an hour or overnight in the refrigerator. It will keep tightly covered for a week. If using in a bento, you may want to put it in a leakproof container if you add some of the marinating sauce. This goes well with a Japanese-style or not-so-Japanese style bento.

BELGIAN ENDIVE, BABY ARUGULA, AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD



BELGIAN ENDIVE, BABY ARUGULA, AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Lettuce

Yield 2-3 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large Belgian endive
2-3 oz of baby arugula
1 Asian pear
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
black pepper, adjust to taste

Steps:

  • Cut Belgian endive into 1/4"-wide sections. Discard stem. Remove any thick stems from arugula if necessary. Peel the Asian pear (Optional. I leave the skin on.) and dice into 1/4-1/2" chunks. Transfer lettuce and pear into bowl. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper. Toss gently.

CLAIM JUMPER ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING



Claim Jumper Asian Pear Salad With Citrus Dressing image

Yeah, I have the Dressing in it's own recipe. Source: John Casey, Claim Jumper Restaurant From: KVOR 13 Kitchen

Provided by Lasko

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces mesclun
2 ounces candied walnuts
1 Asian pear, sliced
1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled
3/4 ounce red bell peppers or 3/4 ounce yellow bell pepper, Julienne

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients for salad.
  • Toss and serve with 2 oz. Citrus Dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.2, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 99, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.7

ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH TAMARI ALMONDS



ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH TAMARI ALMONDS image

Categories     Fruit     Vegetable     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c. Romaine lettuce, washed, dried and sliced into thin ribbons
2 c. Red Leaf lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
1 c. butter lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
1 c. very thinly sliced sweet red onion
2 t. freshly ground pepper
2 c. bay shrimp or Dungeness Crab, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 c. Asian pears, left unpeeled and cut into 1-1/2" matchstick pieces
1 c. high-quality homemade or commercial bleu cheese dressing (preferably with extra large chunks of bleu cheese)
1 T. fresh dill (or 1 1/2 t. dried)
1/4 c. tamari-flavored almonds, coarsly chopped
1 T. zested lemon peel, left in long curls (a lemon zester works best for this)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine Romaine, Red Leaf and Butter lettuce. In a small bowl, combine sliced red onion and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to combine and set aside. To lettuce, add bay shrimp, Asian pear and reserved peppered red onions. Toss gently to mix and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the bleu cheese dressing and dill. Distribute lettuce evenly onto 6 plates. Top with dressing and sprinkle with almonds and lemon peel.

ASIAN PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD



ASIAN PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD image

Categories     Fruit     Nut     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salad:
1 pkg salad mix (prefer spring or Italian mix)
1 med-large Asian Pear, thinly sliced
1 container of Gorgonzola or Blue cheese, crumbled
1 bag English Walnuts, halved
Dressing:
1/2 C Vegetable oil
1/4 C Sugar
1/4 C White Wine Vinegar
10 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 tsp Garlic & Wine seasoning (Melting Pot)
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Evenly spread walnuts on a cookie sheet. Bake for 5-10 mins or until you can smell them. Once them are finished, allow them to cool before adding them into the salad. Mix dressing ingredients in a air-tight container. Add lid and shake to combine ingredients. Set dressing aside. Make thin slices of the asian pears. Open packages salad mix and place in serving dish or bowl. Arrange pears, walnuts, and Gorgonzola/Blue cheese. Top with dressing, mix, and serve.

PEAR SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



Pear Salad With Asian Dressing image

This is a great salad to serve to your guests or family.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c shredded romaine lettuce
2 c red cabbage, shredded
3 red bartlett pears, sliced
2 medium carrots,shredded (about 1 cup)
1 green onion, chopped
ASIAN SESAME DRESSING
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper
* 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Toss your lettuce, cabbage, pears, carrots, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with asian dressing, tossing just enough to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
  • 2. Dressing- Whisk all you ingredients together. Makes 1/2 cup.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe Asian pears: Look for pears that are slightly soft to the touch and have a sweet aroma. Avoid pears that are hard or have bruises or blemishes.
  • Slice the pears thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing better and make them easier to eat.
  • Use a variety of greens: Arugula, watercress, and spinach are all good choices for this salad. You can also add some herbs, such as mint or basil, for extra flavor.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld and develop. You can store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh. The pears will start to brown if they are left in the dressing for too long.

Conclusion:

Asian pear salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up ripe Asian pears. With its sweet and slightly tart flavor, Asian pear salad is a unique and delicious salad that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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