Best 9 Chicken Pear Salad With Blue Cheese Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors and textures! Are you looking for a recipe that combines the juicy tenderness of chicken, the sweetness of pears, and the tangy richness of blue cheese? Look no further! This article will guide you through the delightful journey of creating a chicken pear salad with blue cheese that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you will discover how to craft a salad that is both visually stunning and gastronomically satisfying.

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

CHICKEN WITH PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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I discovered this recipe in a cook book I recently purchased. It sounds delicious! I have not tried it, but I have chosen to share the recipe with you. Cook time is marinade time for the chicken. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Bobtail

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ounces olive oil
6 shallots, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon English mustard
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon flour
2/3 cup chicken stock
1 apple, diced finely
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon heavy cream
salt and pepper
3 1/2 cups cooked rice
2 large pears, diced
1 cup blue cheese, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a deep bowl, mix olive oil, shallots, garlic, tarragon and mustard.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the chicken breasts in this mixture, coating well.
  • Chill for 4 hours.
  • Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.
  • Quickly fry the chicken in a deep non-stick pan for 4 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the chicken to a large serving platter.
  • Add the marinade to the pan, bring to a boil and sprinkle with the flour.
  • Add the chicken stock, apples and walnuts.
  • Gently simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan with the sauce in it.
  • Add the heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Mix the salad ingredients together and place a small amount on each plate.
  • Top each plate with a chicken breast and a spoonful of the sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.9, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 89.5, Sodium 434.9, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 37.6

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH SUGARED PECANS, PEARS AND BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 pounds chicken tenders
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bags (10 ounces each) mixed baby greens
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 Bosc pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup Danish blue cheese, crumbled
Dressing, recipe follows
Sugared Pecans, recipe follows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a medium bowl. Place panko in another bowl. Dip chicken first in eggs, then in panko.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken to pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Remove chicken with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • In large bowl, toss greens, onion, pears, and cheese. Add just enough dressing to coat well. Arrange greens on 6 plates. Top with chicken tenders and Sugared Pecans. Drizzle with additional dressing and pass remainder.
  • Add all ingredients, except oil, to a blender container. Blend until well combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and blend until creamy. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and store in the refrigerator if making ahead of time.
  • Carefully melt sugar in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir in cayenne pepper, salt and pecans. Stir until nuts are well coated, then transfer to a plate lined with wax paper coated with cooking spray. When cool, break into pieces. Store in an airtight container if making ahead of time.

CHICKEN PEAR SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups per serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups torn salad greens or chopped romaine
1/2 cup reduced-calorie, fat-free or regular blue cheese salad dressing
1 1/4 cups cooked chicken strips
1 medium yellow or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 can (15 oz.) Del Monte® Lite Sliced Pears, drained
(Optional) 1 oz. crumbled blue cheese (about 1/4 cup total)
(Optional) coarsely ground black pepper
(Optional) chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Arrange equal amounts of the salad greens on each of 4 dinner plates.
  • 2. Spoon equal amounts of the dressing evenly over all.
  • 3. Top with the chicken, onions and pears. Sprinkle evenly with the blue cheese and black pepper, if desired.
  • For additional flavor and texture: Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries or unsweetened cherries on top with 2 ounces thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 cup).
  • For a lighter version: Use reduced fat blue cheese and fat-free dressing.

CHICKEN PEAR SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Salad greens with blue cheese dressing are topped with chicken, pears, and strips of bell pepper, then garnished with more blue cheese and walnuts for a delicious lunch or dinner salad.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups torn salad greens or chopped romaine
½ cup reduced-calorie, fat-free, or regular blue cheese salad dressing
1 ¼ cups cooked chicken strips
1 medium yellow or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 (15 ounce) can DEL MONTE Lite® Sliced Pears, drained
1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
1 pinch Coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Arrange equal amounts of the salad greens on each of 4 salad plates.
  • Spoon equal amounts of the dressing evenly over all.
  • Top with the chicken, peppers, and pears. Sprinkle evenly with the blue cheese, black pepper and walnuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 646.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

GRIDDLED PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Contrast sweet grilled fruit with salty robust blue cheese and a honey vinaigrette in this stylish salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 firm, ripe pears , sliced lengthways into 1cm slices
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
250g bag mixed salad leaf
150g pack blue cheese , crumbled
crusty bread , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the pears in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tsp of the oil. Heat a griddle pan, then cook the pears, in batches, for 1 min on each side. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix the remaining oil, vinegar and honey. Toss the pears, leaves and cheese, divide between 4 plates and drizzle with the dressing. Serve with bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This salad brings together ingredients that really enhance each other, and the dressing packs a perfect punch with maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It's a favorite in my family!

Provided by SPERL25

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
½ cup sliced red onion
1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
½ cup chopped candied pecans
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup walnut oil

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
  • To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 630.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD



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This beautiful, flavorful salad from Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah is sprinkled with feta cheese, sweetened cranberries and walnuts for extra depth, pop, and crunch. -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups spring mix salad greens
1 medium ripe pear, sliced
1-1/2 cups cooked chicken strips
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • On each of four salad plates, arrange the greens, pear, chicken, feta cheese, cranberries and nuts. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BLUE CHEESE PEAR CHICKEN



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I really enjoy the flavor combination of blue cheese and pears. This recipe combines these flavors into a wonderful meal. Serve with a fresh garden salad. Enjoy! Update - I'm going to be testing this recipe a little more.

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breasts
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine
2 pears, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 minced garlic cloves (use more or less if you like)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup blue cheese (original recipe calls for 1/2 cup)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
  • Pour chicken stock and wine on top of filets.
  • Top with sliced pears and dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Cook on low heat for 4-5 hour or until the chicken slides off a knife.
  • When done, stir in the whipping cream and blue cheese simmer until cheese melts.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.7, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 197.7, Sodium 360.9, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 35.3

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE



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Classic pear salad gets an innovative makeover with chicken and maple vinaigrette. We like to serve it over crisp romaine for a refreshing experience. -Chrysa Duran, Cambridge, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups torn romaine
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium pear, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
Dash salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, pear, cheese and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe pears. They should be slightly soft to the touch, but not mushy.
  • If you don't have blue cheese dressing, you can make your own by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, and a little bit of lemon juice.
  • This salad can be served as a main course or a side dish. If you're serving it as a main course, you can add some cooked chicken or tofu.
  • To make this salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and cut the pears and celery. Then, store the dressing and salad ingredients separately in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, assemble the salad and drizzle with dressing.

Conclusion:

This chicken pear salad with blue cheese dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy celery, and tangy blue cheese dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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