Best 4 Autumn Pear Salad With Candied Walnuts And Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy the flavors of this delightful salad. With its crisp pears, candied walnuts, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste by adding or removing ingredients. So gather your friends and family and enjoy this delicious and seasonal salad today!

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

PEAR SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND WALNUTS

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This pear salad recipe is a stunning fall side dish! Simple, elegant, and delicious, it'd be a great addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups mixed salad greens
2 ripe pears (sliced)
1 fennel bulb (sliced paper thin*)
Lemon wedge
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts (or more pecans or walnuts)
⅓ cup shaved pecorino
Balsamic Vinaigrette (for drizzling)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Assemble the salad with the mixed greens and top with the pears and fennel. Squeeze a little lemon over the pears and fennel and toss.
Top with the cranberries, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pecorino. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

PEAR VINAIGRETTE

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This is a light and lovely salad dressing that lends itself well to a simple and elegant salad. I love to use it on a salad of butter lettuce, arugula, goat cheese, and caramelized pecans - simply delicious!

Provided by Jill Tall

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ripe pear - peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup white wine
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

Blend the pear, white wine, garlic, Dijon mustard, white balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and sea salt in a blender until well combined; drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a thin, steady stream while continuing to blend. Blend a few seconds longer until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 59.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

PEAR & WALNUT SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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I came up with this salad recipe for Father's Day, and it was a huge hit. I strongly recommend recipe #154351 and recipe #323254 in this!! (I used both walnuts and pecans when making the candied nuts.) It's really pretty if you can get yellow pear tomatoes and use a red pepper, or vise versa.

Provided by Katzen

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 red peppers or 1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 pear, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup walnuts
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 cups spring greens
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

Assemble salad.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 339.9, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 7.3

CANDIED WALNUT, PEAR, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

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Make and share this Candied Walnut, Pear, and Gorgonzola Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1 head butter lettuce, torn (you may use any mix you prefer)
3 pears, cored and cubed (I use Barlett)
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
pepper, freshly cracked

Steps:

In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, butter and water over low heat.
Cook until sugar is just melted.
Pour mixture over walnuts on waxed paper to cool.
Mix olive oil and vinegar.
In salad bowl, toss lettuce, gorgonzola, cooled walnuts and pears with olive oil and vinegar.
Season with cracked pepper and serve on individual salad plates.

Tips:

Select ripe pears: Use ripe but firm pears for the best texture and flavor. Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised.
Make the candied walnuts ahead of time: The candied walnuts can be made up to 2 days in advance. This will save you time when assembling the salad.
Use good quality balsamic vinegar: The balsamic vinegar is a key ingredient in the dressing, so make sure to use a good quality one. Look for a balsamic vinegar that is aged for at least 12 years.
Serve the salad immediately: The salad is best served immediately after it is assembled. The pears will start to brown if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This autumn pear salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the flavors of fall. The sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, and tangy dressing come together to create a perfect balance of flavors. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.