Best 11 Pear Salad I Recipes

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Culinary enthusiasts looking for a refreshing and vibrant salad recipe should look no further than the delectable realm of pear salad i. This tantalizing dish, often savored during the summer months, is a symphony of crisp, sweet pears, enveloped in a delicate interplay of flavors and textures. The pears' natural sweetness harmonizes beautifully with the tanginess of citrus fruits, the crunch of nuts and seeds, and the subtle hint of herbs. Whether served as a light luncheon entree or as an accompaniment to grilled meats and fish, pear salad i promises to delight the palate with its burst of flavors and its visual appeal.

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ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD



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This is the best salad I've ever eaten and I make it all the time. It is tangy from the blue cheese, fruity from the pears, and crunchy from the caramelized pecans. The mustard vinaigrette pulls it all together.

Provided by Michelle Krzmarzick

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup pecans
⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces.
  • For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 654 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

PEAR SALAD I



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A wonderful blend of mixed greens, pears, toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola (blue cheese) with a light tasty dressing.

Provided by KATHY A

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup port wine
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups assorted salad greens
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange pear slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Pour port wine into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until the wine is reduced by 1/2. Remove from the heat and cool. Pour the cooled wine into a blender or food processor, and add the shallots, garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Puree until smooth.
  • Divide the salad greens evenly between four serving plates. Arrange some of the broiled pear slices over each pile of greens. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle dressing over each plate, then sprinkle with walnuts. If you like, this can also be made in one large bowl instead of individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 544.1 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

PEAR SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND WALNUTS



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This pear salad recipe is a stunning fall side dish! Simple, elegant, and delicious, it'd be a great addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mixed salad greens
2 ripe pears (sliced)
1 fennel bulb (sliced paper thin*)
Lemon wedge
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts (or more pecans or walnuts)
⅓ cup shaved pecorino
Balsamic Vinaigrette (for drizzling)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Assemble the salad with the mixed greens and top with the pears and fennel. Squeeze a little lemon over the pears and fennel and toss.
  • Top with the cranberries, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pecorino. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

ROASTED PEAR SALAD



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You can roast just about any kind of pear, but for this recipe I prefer the smaller and harder Seckel pears. Once roasted, they'll soften and become surprisingly sweet and floral, a perfect contrast to the salty blue cheese and slightly bitter endive.

Provided by Food Network

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ripe pears, halved and cored
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pecan oil
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Creole mustard
1 shallot, minced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
5 heads Belgian endive, cored and leaves separated
2 handfuls mixed bitter green leaves
2 cups blue cheese, crumbled into chunks
1/2 cup pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • For the pears, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a small bowl, drizzle the pears with the olive oil, sprinkle with the sugar and salt, and toss to coat well. Transfer the pears to a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool.
  • For the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, pecan oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, and shallots in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble the salad, combine the endive leaves and bitter greens in a large serving bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat well. Wait until just before serving to top with the pears, blue cheese, and pecans.

ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup walnut halves
5 to 6 cups arugula, cleaned and dried
1 Bosc or Anjou pear, thinly sliced
1 lemon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces Gorgonzola (get a piece that will crumble easily for you) or blue cheese crumbles

Steps:

  • Toast nuts in small pan over medium heat until fragrant. Cool.
  • Combine arugula and pear in a salad bowl, add nuts then dress the salad with lemon juice and olive oil, salt and pepper. Top salad with lots of blue cheese crumbles.

FRESH PEAR & ROMAINE SALAD



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A relative gave me the tip to make salad dressings with whatever fruit I was using in my salad. It works like a charm here. Pears make the matching easy. -Jennifer Greiling, Fairview, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2/3 cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh pear
1/3 cup olive oil
SALAD:
1 large pear, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup glazed pecans
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salad, toss sliced pear with lemon juice. In a large bowl, toss romaine with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with pear, pecans, cheese and cherries. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PERFECT PEAR SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Pear     Bacon     Spinach     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into large dice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups (loosely packed) baby spinach leaves
1 Anjou pear, peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup coarsely grated Asiago cheese (about 5 ounces)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into fine dice
2 tablespoons shallot, minced

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet over moderately high heat, sauté the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the spinach with half the dressing.
  • 3. Divide the spinach among 4 plates. Top with the pear slices. Sprinkle the bacon, cheese, red pepper, and shallot over each plate. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve immediately.

ROASTED PEAR SALAD



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Oven-roasted pears take the ho-hum out of this green salad created by our Test Kitchen staff. They tossed together a good-for-you medley of mellow pear slices, crispy greens, nuts and dried cranberries. The creamy dressing carries yet more pear flavor sweetened with just a touch of honey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium pears, halved and cored
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 package (10 ounces) mixed baby salad greens
1 cup watercress sprigs
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss pears with 1 teaspoon oil. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Turn pears over; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden and tender., When cool enough to handle, peel pears. Thinly slice two pear halves lengthwise and set aside. Place remaining pear halves in a blender. Add the vinegar, water, honey, salt and white pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, watercress, hazelnuts and cranberries. Arrange reserved pear slices on top; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEAR SALAD



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Make and share this Pear Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 lettuce leaves
6 pears, in halves (canned or fresh pears)
12 tablespoons raspberry yogurt
12 teaspoons pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Put one lettuce leaf on each of six salad plates.
  • If using fresh pears, peel, core and cut in half.
  • Top each lettuce leaf with two pear halves.
  • Put 1 T of yogurt on each pear half.
  • Sprinkle 1 t pecans on top of each pear.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.6, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 25.8, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 22.4, Protein 2.7

ASIAN PEAR SALAD



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Delicious as a simple snack, Asian pears also work well with savory and sweet dishes. Its snappy texture is good with greens, prosciutto, and dates in a seasonal salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 dried dates, pitted and quartered lengthwise
8 paper-thin slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup (about 8 sprigs) loosely packed mint leaves
1 Asian pear, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
4 cups (about 11 ounces) mixed frisee, baby arugula, and other small greens

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together greens, dates, prosciutto, mint, and pear. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over salad. Toss to combine well, and serve immediately.

SAUTEED PEAR SALAD



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This crispy, sweet salad is so quick and easy to make for a light summer dish. This salad would also be delicious using apples too. To add a bit more crunch, I also added a few toasted pecans. I found this recipe in a Good Housekeeping magazine.

Provided by CarolAT

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large boston lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil (butter can also be used)
2 firm but ripe bosc pears or 2 Anjou pears, cored and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground

Steps:

  • In large serving bowl, place lettuce.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil (or butter) on medium-heat 1 minute. add pears and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until they begin to soften and turn golden.
  • Meanwhile, in cup, stir vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Add vinegar mixture to pears in skillet, and cook 1 minute or until liquid begins to thicken.
  • Pour pears and liquid from skillet into bowl with lettuce, toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 156.1, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 9.1, Protein 0.9

Tips for Making the Best Pear Salad:

  • Choose ripe and firm pears: Ripe pears will have a slightly sweet and juicy flavor, while firm pears will hold their shape better in the salad.
  • Slice the pears thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing and flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of greens: A mix of greens, such as arugula, spinach, and kale, will add different textures and flavors to the salad.
  • Add some crunch: Nuts, seeds, or croutons can add a nice crunchy texture to the salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: A simple vinaigrette is always a good choice, but you can also try a creamy dressing or a tangy citrus dressing.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or edible flowers: This will add a touch of color and freshness to the salad.

Conclusion:

Pear salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With its sweet and juicy pears, crunchy greens, and flavorful dressing, pear salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give pear salad a try!

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