The combination of sweet and savory flavors in pear chicken salad with maple vinaigrette is a delightful culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds. This salad offers a perfect balance of textures, with tender chicken, crisp pears, and a tangy dressing that brings everything together. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch option or a flavorful side dish to accompany your main course, this salad is sure to impress.
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PEAR CHICKEN SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE
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
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.
PEAR CHICKEN SALAD
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
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.
PEAR AND GREENS SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE
Bursting with sweet pears, tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, this 15-minute salad is topped off with a tasty maple dressing.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients except oil with wire whisk. Beat in oil until blended.
- Place pecans in 1-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on High 2 minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until browned.
- Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates. Arrange pear wedges on greens; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE
A simple chicken salad with a sweet and tangy maple vinaigrette. This would make a great lunch or easy dinner for a hot summer's night. A meal in itself. This recipe was an entry in RSC contest
Provided by Jubes
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette- combine the cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine and then whisk in the oil. Set aside.
- Arrange the salad leaves in 4 bowls or on dinner plates.
- Top the salad leaves with the carrots, tomatoes,onion slices and the cucumber slices. Distribute evenly over the salads.
- If your preference is cold chicken in your salad, leave as is. I like to either use warm chicken or warm it in the microwave.
- Arrange the chicken over the 4 salad bowls.
- Next add 5 olives, 1 hard boiled egg and 1 teaspoon of capers to each salad.
- Crumble the pecans with your hands and distribute evenly over the top of the 4 salads.
- Whisk the vinaigrette before pouring some over each salad.
- Optional-can top salad with some snow pea sprouts (or sprouts of your choice) and a little shaved parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.6, Fat 51.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 273.7, Sodium 503.3, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 11.8, Protein 31.4
PEAR SALAD WITH CREAMY VINAIGRETTE
With fresh basil and a hint of apple cider, this quick mayonnaise dressing perfectly accents sweet pears on salad greens.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk.
- Divide salad ingredients among 4 salad plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICORY SALAD WITH PEAR, TOASTED WALNUT AND MAPLE VINAIGRETTE
The slight sweetness of the maple syrup and earthiness of the walnuts contribute to the uniqueness of this salad. Recipe from LCBO Food and Drink magazine sring 2006 issue.
Provided by Nat Da Brat
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Coarsely chop walnuts and spread on a baking sheet.
- Bake 5 minutes, stir then continue baking another 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool.
- To make vinaigrette, whisk vinegar with olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
- Core and slice pear.
- Place chicory and pear in a large salad bowl.
- Toss with vinaigrette until leaves are shiny.
- Scatter with walnuts and serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 93.2, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4, Protein 1.9
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
Tips:
- Choose the freshest pears you can find. Look for pears that are firm but not rock-hard, with a smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid pears that are bruised or have brown spots.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still moist. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Make the vinaigrette ahead of time. The vinaigrette can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store it in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator.
- Use a variety of greens for the salad. This will add flavor and texture to the salad. Some good choices include romaine lettuce, arugula, spinach, and kale.
- Crumble the blue cheese over the salad just before serving. This will help to keep the cheese from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
This pear and chicken salad with maple vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet pears, savory chicken, and tangy vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at your table. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this pear and chicken salad a try.
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