Best 9 Salad With Pears And Cranberry Dressing Recipes

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When the seasons change and the weather starts cooling, it's time to turn to hearty salads to satisfy your cravings. The combination of sweet pears and tart cranberries makes for a delightful autumn salad that is both refreshing and filling. This article will provide you with the best recipe for a salad with pears and cranberry dressing, a perfect dish to enjoy during the fall season. This salad is packed with flavor and texture, with ingredients like roasted pears, toasted walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese. The homemade cranberry dressing adds a tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the other flavors in the salad.

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ROMAINE CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD RECIPE



Romaine Cranberry Pear Salad Recipe image

Easy romaine cranberry pear salad recipe that makes the perfect side dish to any meal. Uses delicious cranberry pear balsamic vinegar & fresh pears!

Provided by Ann Drake

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups romaine lettuce ((chopped))
1 firm pear ((chopped))
1 - 2 oz. goat cheese
1/2 cup salted oven roasted pecans (roughly chopped)
1/2 cup Craisins
1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 - 3 tablespoons cranberry pear white balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper to taste (if desired)

Steps:

  • Prepare 4 cups of chopped romaine lettuce loosely packed. Place it in a large salad bowl.
  • Add pecans and Craisins.
  • At this point the salad can be placed in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (Not more than 2 - 3 hours.)
  • When ready to serve: break apart goat cheese and add to the bowl.
  • Chop the pear into small pieces. Add to bowl.
  • For the dressing: the measurements above are just guidelines. Add the oil and vinegar a little at a time until you achieve your preferred taste.
  • Toss everything together. Serve immediately.

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

TOSSED PEAR AND CRANBERRY SALAD



Tossed Pear and Cranberry Salad image

Assemble everything you need for this sweet Tossed Pear and Cranberry Salad for the holidays this year. This pear and cranberry salad only takes 10 minutes to prepare, which is great for busy party prep, and it is full of festive colors for the holiday table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 fresh pears (1 lb.), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix, divided
6 cups loosely packed torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Toss pears with 1/4 cup dressing. Let stand 15 min.
  • Combine greens, nuts and cranberries in large bowl.
  • Add pear mixture and remaining dressing; toss lightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD



Cranberry Pear Salad image

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

PEAR & PECAN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Pear & Pecan Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette image

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 :

PEAR AND GREENS SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE



Pear and Greens Salad with Maple Vinaigrette image

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

LAYERED PEAR, FETA, CRANBERRY, SALAD WITH A BALSAMIC DRESSING



Layered Pear, Feta, Cranberry, Salad With a Balsamic Dressing image

This is just a PRETTY salad. I like to serve this in a glass bowl so you can see the layers. Now obviously you can just toss it all together, but for a dinner party or pot luck dinner, this is just really nice. Simple ingredients and it goes together in just minutes. Now I use my basic vinaigrette which you will have a little left over, or if you want just use a good store bought dressing. My secret for this salad is to add a little honey to the dressing that goes really well with the pears and the cranberries. You could always add a little honey to a store bought dressing to achieve the same taste.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 Individual Servings, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 head romaine lettuce (torn or cut into bite size pieces)
3 pears, cut into bite size pieces (I like to use Bosc, Anju, but Asian would work, just use a combination of your favorites)
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (rough chopped)
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Layers -- First layer, lettuce. Second layer, pears. Third layer, cranberries. Fourth layer, feta. Fifth layer, walnuts. Repeat.
  • Garnish -- If you want you can garnish with a few thin slices of pears on top.
  • Drizzle with the vinaigrette and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.1, Fat 48.1, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 436.7, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 17.1, Protein 9.6

SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS AND CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad With Caramelized Pears and Cranberry Vinaigrette image

A good fall salad with caramelized pears and caramelized red onion and a delicious cranberry dressing.

Provided by JedChief

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large pear, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 large red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 cup halved grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saute pan over medium heat; add pear and brown sugar and saute until browned and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in saute pan over medium heat; add red onion, vinegar and sugar and saute until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Toast walnut pieces in dry skillet over medium heat until fragant and beginning to darken (Optional).
  • Combine spinach, tomatoes, pears, onions, blue cheese and walnuts.
  • Combine dressing ingredients and toss with salad (recipe may make more dressing than you need for this salad).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 253.5, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 32.4, Protein 7.1

SWEET CRANBERRY-PEAR SALAD



Sweet Cranberry-Pear Salad image

Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory in this salad made with greens, pears, cranberries, walnuts and a creamy dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 medium pears, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1 cup Hawaiian bread croutons
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
1/4 cup HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
3 Tbsp. water

Steps:

  • Toss greens with pears, cranberries and walnuts in large salad bowl; top with the croutons. Set aside.
  • Mix MIRACLE WHIP, dressing mix, vinegar and water.
  • Drizzle over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm pears: Pears that are too soft will break down during cooking, while pears that are too hard will be tough and unappetizing.
  • Use a variety of pears: Different varieties of pears have different flavors and textures, so using a mix will add interest and complexity to your salad.
  • Don't overcook the pears: Pears should be cooked until they are just tender, but still hold their shape.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The cranberry dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance, so you can easily assemble the salad when you're ready to serve it.
  • Add some crunch: Chopped nuts, seeds, or croutons add a nice textural contrast to the salad.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made, as the pears will start to brown if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This salad with pears and cranberry dressing is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy pears. The pears are cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape, and the cranberry dressing is tangy and sweet. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. With its beautiful colors and flavors, this salad is sure to impress your guests.

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