Best 7 Pear Pecan Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and refreshing salad recipe that combines the flavors of pears, pecans, and cranberries? Look no further! This Pear Pecan Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, making it a wonderful treat for both lunch and dinner. With its crisp pears, crunchy pecans, and tangy cranberry vinaigrette, this salad is a surefire hit. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable salad that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PEAR & PECAN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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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 :

CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD



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This delicious salad works well as a side or on its own. Especially good in fall and winter months when fresh summer salad fare is harder to come by.

Provided by ChrissyCoole

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups mixed baby greens
3 pears, thinly sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup toasted pecans
¾ cup cubed Havarti cheese
½ cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Combine greens, pears, cranberries, pecans, and Havarti cheese in a large bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar dressing over salad and toss. Garnish with almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 49.8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD



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Raspberry Dijon vinaigrette is savory with cranberries, toasted pecans, red onion, and feta cheese. A real crowd pleaser! Can substitute brie for feta, too.

Provided by STACY38

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk in olive oil.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, cranberries, pecans, onions, and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 779.9 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

ELEGANT CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD



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This salad recipe, with its combination of fresh ingredients and crunchy walnuts, is quick to make and yet looks very elegant. -Irene Fenlason, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium pear, chopped
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEAR AND GREENS SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE



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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

1/4 cup real maple syrup or organic maple-flavored syrup
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1/3 cup pecan halves
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 medium pears, peeled, cut into wedges
1/3 cup organic sweetened dried cranberries

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

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD



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A sweet but zesty salad with a unique twist of carmelized pecans. Try serving for brunch along with "Baked French Toast" and "Bacon and Onion Quiche"

Provided by Marc Austin

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (7 ounce) bag mixed greens
1 (6 ounce) bag dried cranberries
4 ounces of montrachet goat cheese, crumbled
1 (4 ounce) bag pecans
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon jam or 1 tablespoon jelly (any flavor)
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
1/8 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Start by carmelizing pecans.
  • Melt butter in pan.
  • Add brown sugar and stir unti mixture bubbles and doesn't appear to greasy or too dry.
  • Add pecans, stir and cook until well coated.
  • Place on cookie sheet to dry and cool.
  • Prepare the salad dressing.
  • Mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
  • Add jam, orange juice and ginger.
  • Put greens, cranberries, cheese and carmelized pecans in a salad bowl.
  • Toss with salad dressing and serve immediately.
  • Try serving for brunch along with"Baked French Toast" and"Bacon and Onion Quiche".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6, Fat 48.3, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 201.7, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 9.1

APPLE PECAN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Apple Pecan Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Apple

Time 22m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or 1/8 cup brown sugar mixed with 2 tsp. water)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon fresh cranberries (or frozen, may use dried craisins if you like)
1 tablespoon golden raisin
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
5 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
1 fuji apple, cored and chopped (or try Pink Lady or Gala)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Coat the pecans with the 2 tbls. maple syrup(or brown sugar mixture) and 1/8 teaspoons cinnamon.
  • Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
  • In a food processor, combine the cranberries, raisins, vinegar, onion, brown sugar, and mustard. Chop coarsely; remove from processor and place in a bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Chop apple into bite size pieces, then mix with lemon/water mixture in a bowl to prevent browning. Keep apples in mixture until you toss ingredients into salad.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat.
  • Sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 19.6, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 11.4, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • Use ripe pears: The riper the pears, the sweeter and more flavorful your salad will be.
  • Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Make the cranberry vinaigrette ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Use a variety of greens: A mix of greens will add different textures and flavors to your salad.
  • Don't overcrowd the salad: Make sure there is enough dressing to coat all of the ingredients, but don't overdo it.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

This pear pecan salad with cranberry vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!

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