Best 12 Fresh Pear And Cherry Salad With Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette Recipes

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If you're looking for a light and refreshing salad that's bursting with flavor, a fresh pear and cherry salad with a vanilla pear vinaigrette is the perfect choice. This easy-to-make dish can be prepared in just a few minutes and is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet pears, tart cherries, and creamy vanilla vinaigrette creates a taste that's both delightful and satisfying.

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

FRESH PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette image

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

¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

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 SALAD WITH BACON AND SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Pear Salad with Bacon and Sherry Vinaigrette image

This delicious and seasonal pear salad with bacon and sherry vinaigrette comes courtesy of chef Todd English.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pears, such as Bartlett or Comice, halved and cored
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small shallot, finely chopped
3/4 pound thick-sliced bacon, cooked until crisp and roughly chopped (reserving bacon fat)
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Asian pear
2 Belgian endives, 1 separated and 1 sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed
1 head frisee, torn into bite-size pieces
Aged manchego cheese, shaved, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, toss halved pears with butter, sugar, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pears to a baking sheet, cut-side up, and roast until tender and well browned, 20 to 25 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine shallot, bacon, and vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive oil and 2 tablespoons of bacon fat. Season with salt and pepper. Using a box grater, grate the Asian pear on the small holes into the vinaigrette; stir to combine. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine greens. Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to coat; toss to combine. Transfer to a large platter, and top with roasted pears. Spoon remaining vinaigrette over pears, and top with shaved cheese; serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD



Chocolate Pear and Cherry Salad image

It's fun to come up with new ways to use the ingredients we love. I developed a chocolate vinaigrette, knowing how well it would play with stone fruit, the peppery bite of arugula and the deep acidic sweetness of balsamic. There are tons of other options that can go with this vinaigrette so feel free to play! -Ryan Christie, Pacheco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup cut French green beans (haricots verts)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 ounce dark chocolate candy bar, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 cups fresh arugula
1 medium pear, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup frozen pitted sweet cherries, thawed and halved
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon minced dried apricots
2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. In an 8-in. square baking dish, toss beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven. Toss with balsamic vinegar; refrigerate, covered, 1-1/2 - 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Pulse melted chocolate, red wine vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender until smooth., Divide arugula evenly between 2 salad bowls. Drizzle with chocolate mixture. Top with pears, cherries, cranberries and beans; sprinkle with pecans, apricots and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FRESH PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette image

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     Yogurt Dressing

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

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.n
  • 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.n
  • 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.n

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

FRESH PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette image

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     Yogurt Dressing

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

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

FRESH PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette image

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     Yogurt Dressing

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

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.n
  • 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.n
  • 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.n

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

FRESH PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette image

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     Yogurt Dressing

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

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.n
  • 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.n
  • 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.n

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

FRESH PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette image

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     Yogurt Dressing

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

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.n
  • 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.n
  • 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.n

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 AND WALNUT SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Pear and Walnut Salad With Sherry Vinaigrette image

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

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
5 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
2 heads romaine lettuce, washed dried and torn into bite sized pieces
2 cups mesclun, washed and dried
2 comice pears, ripe and firm. peeled cored and sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries (or cherries)

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

CHERRY, PEAR, AND PECAN SALAD



Cherry, Pear, and Pecan Salad image

This salad is a great complement to the harvest season, boasting seasonal fruit and nut favorites: cherries, pears, and pecans.

Provided by Mommy Epstein

Categories     Green Salads

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons cherry preserves
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
2 medium fresh pears, peeled and diced
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ medium red onion, finely chopped
⅓ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Combine balsamic vinegar and cherry preserves for vinaigrette in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss mixed greens, pears, cherries, pecans, red onion, and vinaigrette in a large salad bowl.
  • Evenly distribute salad among four individual salad bowls and top with Gorgonzola cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 165.6 mg

PEAR & PECAN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Pear & Pecan Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette image

A tart cranberry dressing balances beautifully with sweet, juicy pears in this salad that's easy to make and sure to impress. This recipe is light on carbs and quick to make-and it's oh so good! -Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons champagne or rice vinegar
3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided
2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallot
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup canola oil
10 cups Boston lettuce
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Process champagne, 1/4 cup cranberries, shallot, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a small food processor until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a bowl, combine lettuce and pears. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans and remaining cranberries.,

Nutrition Facts :

VANILLA-PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette image

This is from Cooking Light December 2005. The magazine suggests serving this over a salad of mixed greens and sliced red onions, topped with toasted walnuts.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can pear halves in natural juice, undrained
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Drain pears, reserving 1/3 cup pear juice.
  • Combine pears, juice, vinegar, and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.6, Sodium 82.9, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Select ripe and firm pears: Choose pears that are slightly firm to the touch, as they will continue to ripen at room temperature. Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised.
  • Use fresh cherries: Fresh cherries add a sweet and tart flavor to the salad. If fresh cherries are not available, you can use frozen or dried cherries.
  • Make the vinaigrette ahead of time: The vinaigrette can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Toss the salad gently: When tossing the salad, be gentle to avoid bruising the pears and cherries.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made, as the pears and cherries will start to brown over time.

Conclusion:

This fresh pear and cherry salad with vanilla-pear vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet pears, tart cherries, and creamy vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at your table. With its beautiful presentation and delicious flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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