Best 7 Pear Toasted Walnut And Mixed Green Salad With Champagne Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with a burst of flavors and textures. The "Pear Toasted Walnut and Mixed Green Salad with Champagne Cranberry Vinaigrette" is a symphony of sweet, tangy, crunchy, and refreshing notes that will elevate your dining experience. Dive into this delightful salad, where crisp mixed greens, ripe pears, and crunchy toasted walnuts unite in perfect harmony, drizzled with a vibrant and tangy Champagne Cranberry Vinaigrette. This recipe is not just a meal; it's an exploration of culinary artistry that will leave you craving more.

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

FALL SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This is a great starter for Thanksgiving dinner that is both delicious and festive.

Provided by Cynthia

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
2 medium heads Belgian endive - washed, dried and chopped
2 red Anjou pears
½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften. Remove from heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Place in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Core and julienne one pear, core and dice the other.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Toss and drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
  • Divide among salad plates and garnish with julienned pear. Top with any additional walnuts as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 171.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

ELEGANT CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD



Elegant Cranberry Pear Salad image

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, FETA AND WALNUT SALAD



Cranberry, Feta and Walnut Salad image

Make and share this Cranberry, Feta and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Greens

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mixed salad greens (I use leaf lettuce, endive and radiccio)
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts in large bowl.
  • Mix vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
  • Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until well blended.
  • Pour over salad; toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.

Provided by Nancy W

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 pound mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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 :

WALNUT PEAR SALAD



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"This nutty salad is absolutely beautiful with mixed greens," suggests Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington. "Pears and apricot nectar add fruity sweetness."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
3 medium pears, peeled, halved and sliced
12 cups mixed salad greens
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Combine the pears and dressing in a large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, add greens to pear mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears: The best pears for this salad are ripe but still firm. This will help them hold their shape when tossed with the other ingredients.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Use a variety of greens: This salad is a great way to use up leftover greens. You can use any combination of greens that you like, such as spinach, arugula, romaine lettuce, or kale.
  • Make the vinaigrette ahead of time: The vinaigrette for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The pears will start to brown if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This pear, toasted walnut, and mixed green salad with champagne cranberry vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy fresh pears. The sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, and tangy vinaigrette are a perfect combination. This salad is also very easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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