When it comes to tantalizing taste buds, cheddar pear and walnut salad with pear vinaigrette is a delectable dish that cannot be missed. Featuring a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, this salad is characterized by the creamy richness of cheddar cheese, the crisp crunch of pears, and the nutty goodness of walnuts. The pear vinaigrette, with its delicate balance of sweet and tangy notes, complements the salad perfectly, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.
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PEAR VINAIGRETTE
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
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
FRISEE SALAD WITH SPICED WALNUTS, PEARS, FARMHOUSE CHEDDAR, AND PORT VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 31m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Dressing: Simmer the port in a small saucepan until reduced to 2 tablespoons. Let cool, then whisk in the vinegar, shallot, and salt and pepper, to taste. Gradually whisk in the olive oil.
- Salad: In a large bowl, toss the frisee or mesclun, radicchio, and pear. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Drizzle with the dressing; you probably won't use it all. With a vegetable peeler, shave the cheese over top. Scatter the walnuts on top and serve immediately.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat about 1-inch of oil to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add walnuts and blanch for 30 seconds. Drain and transfer nuts to a medium bowl. While nuts are still hot and slightly wet, add confectioners' sugar and toss to coat nuts. Stir and toss until all the sugar has melted into the nuts; if bits of un-melted sugar remain on the nuts, they will not fry properly.
- Stir the nuts again before frying. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer a few nuts to the hot oil, allowing the foam to subside before adding another spoonful. (Otherwise, the oil could foam over and burn you.) Fry in small batches until the nuts are medium brown, about 45 seconds; be careful not to overcook. Scatter on an unlined baking sheet to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, stir together cayenne, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and pepper, to taste.
- While the nuts are still warm, transfer them to a bowl and sprinkle evenly with about half of the spice mix. Toss well to distribute the spices and then taste a nut. Add more spice mix, to taste, and toss well after each addition. When cool, pack in an airtight jar. They will keep at room temperature for at least 2 weeks.
CHEDDAR, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Vinaigrett: puree pear, oils, vinegars, salt and pepper Toss walnuts, pears, and lettuce in a large bowl with dressing. Divide among 6 plates and garnish with crumbled cheese
PEAR & WALNUT SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
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
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
FRESH PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA PEAR VINAIGRETTE
A mix of juicy pears, sweetened nuts, dried cherries, and feta cheese makes this is a show-stopping sweet salad! The taste and colors will impress! You may add more of the pear syrup to the dressing to make it thinner, or increase the amount of yogurt for creamier results.
Provided by Erin
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Yogurt Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Mix together until sugar and cinnamon are melted and walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat. Spread walnuts on a large plate to cool.
- In the container of a blender, combine the drained pears, 1/3 cup of the reserved syrup from the can, vinegar, yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; blend until smooth.
- Assemble the salad by tossing together the mixed greens, spinach, pear slices, dried cherries, feta cheese, and walnuts in a serving bowl. Serve with dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000.4 calories, Carbohydrate 128.5 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 49.3 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1297.2 mg, Sugar 96 g
PEAR, CHEESE & WALNUT SALAD
Quick, simple and elegant, this Pear, Cheese & Walnut Salad balances the sharpness of cheddar with sweet, fresh fruit.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place salad greens on 4 salad plates; top with remaining ingredients except dressing.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE
Such a delicious salad especially for the fall. You can choose to omit or substitute to suit your needs but this combination of flavors is my favorite! Hope it will become yours too!
Provided by Munkees Mom
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In the bottom of your salad bowl whisk together the first four ingredients of the vinaigrette. Once blended stir in the cheese until coated.
- Add all your salad ingredients to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.2, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 811.8, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 17.3, Protein 14
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-sliced pears and walnuts.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the pears and walnuts by hand.
- Be sure to use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the vinaigrette.
- If you don't have any fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme instead.
- Serve the salad immediately after dressing it to prevent the pears from browning.
Conclusion:
This cheddar, pear, and walnut salad with pear vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own liking. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, and sharp cheddar cheese is sure to please everyone at your table.
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