Best 5 Bacon Pear Salad With Parmesan Dressing Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a delectable bacon pear salad with parmesan dressing. This tantalizing dish blends the sweet and salty flavors of crispy bacon and ripe pears, complemented by the nutty richness of parmesan cheese and the tangy zest of a zesty dressing. Whether you're hosting a fancy dinner or looking for a quick yet flavorful weekday meal, this salad is sure to impress with its delightful combination of textures, flavors, and ease of preparation.

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

ROASTED BACON-WRAPPED PEAR SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE



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Recreate this chic bistro salad in your own kitchen, featuring a robustly flavored apple cider vinegar and maple syrup dressing.

Provided by By Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple-flavored or real maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 Bosc, Anjou or Red pears
3 oz chèvre (goat) cheese
6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon maple-flavored or real maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cups mixed salads greens
1/2 cup pecans, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Place rack on cookie sheet.
  • In small bowl, beat vinaigrette ingredients with whisk until well blended; set aside.
  • Cut pears in half; remove core. Stuff each pear half with heaping tablespoon cheese. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each pear half. Brush pears with 1 tablespoon maple syrup; sprinkle with pepper. Place on rack on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until bacon is cooked.
  • On each salad plate, place 1 1/3 cups of salad greens. Drizzle each with vinaigrette; sprinkle with pecans. Place 1 pear half on top of each.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD



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This delicious salad works well as a side or on its own. Especially good in fall and winter months when fresh summer salad fare is harder to come by.

Provided by ChrissyCoole

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups mixed baby greens
3 pears, thinly sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup toasted pecans
¾ cup cubed Havarti cheese
½ cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Combine greens, pears, cranberries, pecans, and Havarti cheese in a large bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar dressing over salad and toss. Garnish with almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 49.8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

BACON PEAR SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING



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This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting flavors, it's perfect for special meals. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped leaf lettuce
2 cups chopped fresh kale
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
PARMESAN GARLIC DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce and kale. Top with pears, pepper jack cheese and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SALAD OF PEARS AND PARMESAN CHEESE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ripe but firm Bartlett or Bosc pears
4 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 bunches arugula, rinsed, dried, heavy stems removed
1/4 pound Italian Parmesan cheese, shaved
1/3 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and core the pears and slice them thin, lengthwise. Place the slices in a bowl and toss with two tablespoons of the vinegar.
  • Mix the remaining vinegar with the oils and set aside.
  • Place the arugula in a bowl, toss with three tablespoons of the dressing and divide the arugula among six salad plates. Spread the pear slices over the arugula and scatter the cheese, then the walnuts, over the top. Drizzle with the remaining dressing, season with pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 303, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 282 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams

WARM SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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Serve as a firt course, or a light luncheon dish with whole grain bread. You can vary the flavor and texture by substituting apples, peaches, papayas or melon for the pear. Taken from the Family Circle Cookbook.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) bag spinach, rinsed dried and torn into bite-size pieces
4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pear, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place spinach in large bowl.
  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
  • Remove to paper towel to drain.
  • Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings from skillet.
  • Add oil to drippings in skillet and heat.
  • Add onion; cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add pear to spinach.
  • Pour hot dressing over spinach and pear; toss well to coat.
  • Crumble bacon and sprinkle over salad.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe pears.
  • If you don't have bacon bits, you can cook some bacon and crumble it yourself.
  • To make the Parmesan dressing, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • The salad can be served immediately or chilled for later.
  • Garnish the salad with additional Parmesan cheese and pepper, if desired.

Conclusion:

Bacon pear salad with Parmesan dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this salad is sure to please.

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