Field greens with roasted bacon wrapped pears is a delightful salad that combines the flavors of sweet and savory. The roasted pears add a touch of sweetness and smokiness, while the bacon provides a salty and crispy contrast. The field greens provide a light and refreshing base for the salad, and the dressing brings all the flavors together. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up any leftover bacon and pears.
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ROASTED BACON-WRAPPED PEAR SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE
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
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
FIELD GREENS WITH ROASTED BACON-WRAPPED PEARS
Make and share this Field Greens With Roasted Bacon-Wrapped Pears recipe from Food.com.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wrap one slice of bacon around each pear quarter, and secure with a wooden pick. Place pear quarters on a wire rack in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
- Bake pears at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Arrange salad greens on 4 serving plates, and sprinkle evenly with pecans and Parmesan cheese. Place 3 pear quarters on each salad, and serve with Apple-Ginger Vinaigrette.
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used Oscar Mayer Ready to Serve Bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.4, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 456.6, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 17.8, Protein 11.5
FIELD GREENS WITH PEARS AND BLUE CHEESE
Steps:
- Just before serving time, peel, core, and slice the pears. Combine the greens, pears, walnuts, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Drizzle half the Port-Shallot Dressing over the top and toss. Drizzle in the remaining dressing, tossing until the greens are well coated-you may not need to add all the dressing. (Leftover dressing can be kept refrigerated for up to 1 week for another use.) Season with salt and pepper, and toss again.
- Place on chilled salad plates and serve.
- Pour the port into a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, or until the port is reduced to 2/3 cup without the shallots. Set aside to let cool.
- Pour the port and shallots into the conainer of a blender and puree. Add the vinegar and blend well. While the motor is running, drizzle the oil through the hole in the blender top and continue to blend until emulsified and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside; refrigerate if not using immediately.
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm pears: They should yield slightly when you press them but not be mushy.
- Use thick slices of bacon: They will wrap around the pears more easily and provide more flavor.
- Roast the pears until they are tender and slightly caramelized: This will take about 20 minutes.
- Make the dressing in advance: It will allow the flavors to meld.
- Use a variety of greens in the salad: This will add color, texture, and flavor.
- Top the salad with crumbled bacon and roasted pears: This will add a delicious finishing touch.
Conclusion:
Field greens with roasted bacon-wrapped pears is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and savory flavors of the pears pair perfectly with the salty bacon and tangy dressing. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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