Best 9 Pear And Celery Salad Recipes

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Pear and celery salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy celery, and tangy dressing creates a delightful taste experience that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad is also incredibly versatile, and can be easily adapted to your liking. Whether you prefer a simple vinaigrette or a more creamy dressing, there are endless possibilities when it comes to dressing up this classic salad. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a delicious and unforgettable pear and celery salad.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PEAR, GORGONZOLA & WALNUT SALAD



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The light and refreshing vinaigrette in this side salad offsets the tangy funk of Gorgonzola and sweetness from the raisins and pears. Even better, this salad celebrates fall and has beautiful colors. Feel free to get creative with this salad: Add chicken to make it meal-worthy, choose a different nut or swap Bosc pears for your favorite variety. Be sure to wait to dress this salad until ready to serve or the greens will wilt.

Provided by Sarah Epperson Loveless

Categories     Healthy Lettuce Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups mixed baby lettuces
1 medium ripe Bosc pear, thinly sliced
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
¼ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
¼ cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, thyme, mustard, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add lettuce and gently toss to combine. Top with sliced pear, Gorgonzola, walnuts and raisins. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 282 mg, Sugar 13 g

PEAR AND FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar with 1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seed, salt and pepper in a serving bowl, then slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil. Add 1 thinly sliced fennel bulb, 2 thinly sliced pears and some parsley; season with salt and pepper and toss. Top with shaved pecorino.

PEAR, CELERY AND FARRO SALAD



Pear, Celery and Farro Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 cup farro as the label directs. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl to cool. Toss with 2 chopped pears, 2 thinly sliced celery stalks, 1/2 cup each parsley and shredded parmesan and 3 tablespoons each olive oil and cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

BLACK-EYED-PEA-SALAD WITH CELERY



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This bright, crunchy salad is a fresh and speedy way to follow the southern tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day for good luck.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup finely diced red onion
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup finely sliced celery
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Soak onion in vinegar for 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine black-eyed peas, celery, parsley, and onion-vinegar mixture. Toss with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

CRUNCHY PEAR AND CELERY SALAD



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This was the recipe of the day on the RealAge website. Great salads don't have to be just a summer thing and this one seems perfect for fall and winter. The cheddar cheese and pecan pieces, along with giving you some calcium and protein, complement the pear and celery flavors nicely. (Or you can try parmesan cheese and toasted walnuts for an Italian twist.)

Provided by Vols Fan

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or 2 tablespoons other fruit vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe pears, preferably red Bartlett, diced
1 cup finely diced white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted in a skillet over low-medium heat for 2-4 minutes
fresh ground pepper
6 large lettuce leaves, use more if chopping

Steps:

  • Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Whisk vinegar, honey, and salt in a large bowl until blended.
  • Add pears; gently stir to coat.
  • Add the celery, cheese, and pecans; stir to combine. Season with pepper.
  • Divide the lettuce leaves among six plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 262.9, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 14.4, Protein 7.1

PEAR AND CELERY ROOT SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium Bosc, Devoe or D'Anjou pears, ripe but firm
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
1/3 cup peanut or other neutral flavored vegetable oil
2 cups shredded celery root
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups torn red leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • To make the pear salad, peel and quarter the pears. Cut away the cores and cut each quarter into 3 slices. Toss in a bowl with salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar and oil. Refrigerate for 1 hour, tossing ingredients at least once more.
  • To make the celery root salad, place the celery root in a bowl and mix in the mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated.
  • To assemble the salad, place the lettuce in a bowl. Add a little of the vinaigrette from the pears and toss to coat the leaves. Divide the lettuce among 4 plates. Fan the pears in a circle around the lettuce. Place a small mound of the celery root salad in the center of each plate. Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 332, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 650 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHERRY, PEAR, AND PECAN SALAD



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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

CRUNCHY PEAR & CELERY SALAD



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Categories     Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons cider, pear, raspberry or other fruit vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe pears, preferably red Bartlett or Anjou, diced
1 cup finely diced white Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (see Tip)
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6 large leaves butterhead or other lettuce

Steps:

  • Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Whisk vinegar, honey and salt in a large bowl until blended. Add pears; gently stir to coat. Add the celery, cheese and pecans; stir to combine. Season with pepper. Divide the lettuce leaves among 6 plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled. To toast chopped nuts & seeds: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

CRUNCHY PEAR AND CELERY SALAD



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From Eating Well magazine, one of my favorite salads. The flavors blend so well and compliment and the textures are marvelous. If you have the white cheddar with a red pear, the colors are nice. When I get a green pear I just use yellow cheddar.

Provided by MathMom.calif

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or 2 tablespoons other fruit vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup (original recipe called for honey)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe pears, diced (preferably red Barltett or anjou for their crispness)
1 cup finely diced white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (see NOTE)
fresh ground pepper
6 leaves butterhead lettuce (I usually use romaine) or 6 leaves other lettuce (I usually use romaine)

Steps:

  • Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Whisk together in a large bowl the vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Add pears and stir gently to coat. Add celery, cheese and pecans, stirring to combine. Season with pepper.
  • Place the 6 lettuce leaves on plates and divide the salad, placing a portion on top of the lettuce on each plate.
  • Serve either chilled or at room temperature.
  • NOTE: To toast the nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until fragrant and slightly browned (about 2 to 4 minutes).
  • VARIATION: Instead of cheddar and pecans, try a good Parmesan and toasted walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 257.4, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 12.7, Protein 7

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, crisp pears: Slightly firm pears will hold their shape better in the salad.
  • Use a variety of celery: Regular celery, celery hearts, or even fennel can add different textures and flavors to the salad.
  • Don't be afraid to add other ingredients: Nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and cheeses can all be added to the salad for extra flavor and crunch.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad immediately: The pears will start to brown after a while, so it's best to enjoy the salad as soon as possible.

Conclusion:

Pear and celery salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try.

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