Best 8 Candied Cashew And Pear Salad Recipes

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Candied cashew and pear salad is a delightful dish that combines the sweet, crunchy texture of candied cashews with the crisp, refreshing flavor of pears. The salad is often dressed with a light vinaigrette or honey-mustard dressing, and can be served as a side dish or a main course. Candied cashews and pears are also commonly used in desserts, such as pies, tarts, and cookies. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this salad a perfect choice for any occasion.

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

CANDIED CASHEW AND PEAR SALAD



Candied Cashew and Pear Salad image

This easy and tasty salad is great for a meal or a side with a snappy and sweet taste.

Provided by Gloria Dempsey

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 ½ cups cashews
2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 chopped hearts of romaine
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
3 pears, cored and diced
½ cup dried cherries
1 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the sugar and cinnamon into a saucepan. Melt the sugar over medium heat without stirring. Add the cashews, and stir until well coated, then spread out onto the prepared baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
  • Puree the raspberries, vinegar, and olive oil until smooth; set aside. Toss together the romaine, spinach, pears, cherries, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Toss with half of the raspberry dressing, and sprinkle with candied cashews. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 948.8 calories, Carbohydrate 105.3 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 54.8 g, Fiber 13.3 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 883.1 mg, Sugar 71.3 g

SPINACH, PEAR, AND FRISEE SALAD WITH CURRIED CASHEWS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable or peanut oil
3/4 cup cashews (about 3 ounces)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or more, to taste
1/2 pound bacon, sliced (about twelve 1/4-inch-thick slices)
12 cups loosely packed spinach leaves, washed well, dried, stems trimmed and torn into pieces if leaves are large
6 cups loosely packed frisee, stems trimmed, washed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
2/3 cup thinly sliced red onions
3 small pears, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
6 small bunches grape

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, sesame seeds, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Set aside.
  • To make the curried cashews, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a baking sheet, toast the cashews until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the melted butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne in a bowl. Add the toasted cashews while they are still hot and toss with a rubber spatula so they are thoroughly coated with the spices and butter. Leave the oven on to cook the bacon.
  • Put the bacon on a baking sheet, place it in the oven, and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and cut the slices into 1-inch pieces. Keep the bacon warm.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, frisee, red onions, and sliced pears. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat everything well.
  • Divide the salad among 6 plates. Garnish each salad with pieces of warm bacon and spiced cashews. Set a grape cluster on the side of each salad.
  • The bacon can be cooked ahead, stored in the refrigerator, and reheated. The cashews can be cooked early in the day and stored at room temperature. The vinaigrette can be stored refrigerated, tightly covered, for several days.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS & CANDIED PECANS



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A tasty combination of pears, blue cheese and spinach make this salad a standout. The sugared pecans add a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness. If you like poppy seeds, feel free to add some to the vinaigrette.-Tamara Stimpson, Zephyr, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
2 medium pears, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Add pecans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Spread onto foil to cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, lemon juice, onion and salt; set aside. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pears, cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD



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Make and share this Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 -3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onions
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl,combine the romaine,Swiss cheese,cashews,pears and cranberries.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid,combine the vinaigrette ingredients;shake well.
  • Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

CASHEW SALAD WITH APPLES & PEARS



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A very pretty salad - great for serving to company. My aunt made this for my son's birthday party and everyone just loved it.

Provided by Sherri35

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup diced swiss cheese
1 diced apple (leave the peel on)
1 diced peeled pear
1 cup cashews
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
2 -3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Toss salad ingredients in large bowl.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients in a separate container. You can toss the salad with the dressing and serve it like that, or let each person put as much or as little dressing on their salad as they would like.
  • The extra dressing stays fresh in the refrigerator for a long time.

CURRIED CASHEW, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD



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Whenever I make this salad for guests, I'm always asked for the recipe and my family always requests this. We call it 'The Good Salad.'

Provided by CHRISTYG

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup cashew halves
4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup olive oil
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ medium Bosc pear, thinly sliced
½ cup halved seedless red grapes

Steps:

  • In a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast cashews until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat, cook bacon strips until crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and soak up grease with a paper towel. Coarsely chop bacon, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 623.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD



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A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and we all asked for the recipe. The unexpected sweet-salty mix and lovely dressing make it a hit with everyone. -Arlene Muller, Kingwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch romaine, torn
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, pear and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WATERCRESS, PEAR, AND CASHEW SALAD



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Peppery greens, sweet fruit, and an Asian dressing reinvent a side salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 bunches watercress (about 1 pound total), tough stems removed
1 Bosc pear, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped unsalted cashews

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, and soy sauce. Add watercress, pear, and cashews; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe pears. This will ensure that your salad is sweet and flavorful.
  • Slice the pears thinly. This will help them to absorb the dressing and cook evenly.
  • Toast the cashews. This will give them a nutty flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a light, flavorful dressing. A vinaigrette or citrus dressing is a good option.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the pears from browning.

Conclusion:

Candied cashew and pear salad is a delicious and refreshing dish 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, a healthy snack, or a festive side dish, this salad is sure to please.

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