Best 7 Cashew Salad With Apples Pears Recipes

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Enhance your culinary skills and tantalize your taste buds with a delightful cashew salad, featuring a harmonious blend of crunchy cashews, crisp apples, and juicy pears. This vibrant salad offers a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, making it an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or as a standalone light meal. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI CASHEW SALAD WITH APPLES AND PEARS



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Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apple, Pear, and Cranberries. The homemade dressing is made with mayonnaise, sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt), honey, and lemon juice! Easy and delicious broccoli salad - perfect for home dinners, potlucks, barbecues, and parties!

Provided by Julia

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups broccoli florets (chopped into small bites)
1 apple (cored and diced)
1 pear (cored and diced)
1/4 cup red onion (diced)
1 cup cashews (toasted or roasted)
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup honey (softened or warmed up)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine together chopped broccoli, diced apple, diced pear, diced red onion, cashews (toasted or roasted) and dried cranberries.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, honey, and salt. Note that honey should be soft and runny, warm it up if needed, so that it mixes easily. Whisk the ingredients until well combined and smooth. Add salt if needed.
  • Add the dressing to the broccoli salad and stir everything together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 195 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

APPLE CRANBERRY CASHEW SALAD



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When you want to serve a salad with some pizzazz and is sure to please, try this one. It has crisp apples, crunchy pecans and sweet dried cranberries...delicious.-Susan Jones, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 large apples, coarsely chopped
1 can (9-1/4 ounces) lightly salted cashews
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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.

APPLE & CASHEW SALAD



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Quick, simple, and easy to prepare. This is a great dish to bring to a potluck or cookout. It vanishes every time! I recommend tossing the dressing and ingredients with the lettuce and spinach right before serving.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head lettuce (I have used iceburg, romaine or those prepackaged bags of mixtures)
1/2 bag spinach
4 small apples or 2 large apples, cored and sliced
1/2 lb grated swiss cheese (I have also used cheddar)
1 (14 ounce) can cashews
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 cup salad oil

Steps:

  • Whisk dressing ingredients.
  • Mix lettuce and spinach in large bowl and combine with dressing.
  • Toss with apples, cheese and cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.5, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 258.2, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 19.9, Protein 10.8

SUMMER SALAD WITH ASIAGO, PEARS, AND CASHEWS



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Enjoy this fresh toss salad made with greens and pear. Perfect for side dish that can be ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (5 oz) mixed spring greens
1/2 cup shaved Asiago cheese
1 medium ripe pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cashew halves and pieces

Steps:

  • In small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients.
  • In medium bowl, toss greens with dressing; arrange on serving platter. Top with remaining salad ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples and pears. This will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
  • Choose a variety of apples and pears. This will add different flavors and textures to your salad.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the apples and pears from browning.
  • Add some extra crunch to your salad. Try adding chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
  • Make a creamy cashew dressing. This is a great way to add a rich, creamy flavor to your salad.
  • Add some crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese to your salad. This will add a salty, tangy flavor.
  • Serve your salad over a bed of mixed greens. This will add a healthy base to your salad.

Conclusion:

Cashew salad with apples and pears is a delicious, healthy, and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give this cashew salad a try!

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