Best 6 Salad With Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette Recipes

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Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, creamy vanilla, and tangy vinaigrette creates a unique and delicious flavor profile that is sure to please everyone. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you are looking for a healthy and tasty side dish or a light and refreshing main course, Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette is a great choice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VANILLA-PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette image

This is from Cooking Light December 2005. The magazine suggests serving this over a salad of mixed greens and sliced red onions, topped with toasted walnuts.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can pear halves in natural juice, undrained
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Drain pears, reserving 1/3 cup pear juice.
  • Combine pears, juice, vinegar, and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.6, Sodium 82.9, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 0.1

FRESH PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette image

A mix of juicy pears, sweetened nuts, dried cherries, and feta cheese makes this is a show-stopping sweet salad! The taste and colors will impress! You may add more of the pear syrup to the dressing to make it thinner, or increase the amount of yogurt for creamier results.

Provided by Erin

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

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Mix together until sugar and cinnamon are melted and walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat. Spread walnuts on a large plate to cool.
  • In the container of a blender, combine the drained pears, 1/3 cup of the reserved syrup from the can, vinegar, yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; blend until smooth.
  • Assemble the salad by tossing together the mixed greens, spinach, pear slices, dried cherries, feta cheese, and walnuts in a serving bowl. Serve with dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000.4 calories, Carbohydrate 128.5 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 49.3 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1297.2 mg, Sugar 96 g

FRESH POACHED PEAR, TOASTED PECAN AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Poached Pear, Toasted Pecan and Bleu Cheese Salad with Pear Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Time 4h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 head Boston lettuce
3/4 cup Pear Vinaigrette, recipe follows
4 ounces bleu cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted
2 Poached Pears, recipe follows, halved and cored
4 Bosc pears
1 cup white wine
2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split
2 whole star anise
1 lemon peel
1 orange peel
1 small cinnamon stick
2 poached pears, recipe above, pureed
1/4 cup walnut oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup poaching liquid from the poached pears
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • To assemble salad, wash lettuce well and drain until very dry. Toss leaves in the Pear Vinaigrette in a salad bowl. Add the bleu cheese and pecans.
  • Place a mound of lettuce on each of 4 plates. Serve with 1/2 a Poached Pear.
  • Peel pears, leaving stems intact and trimming bottom to "seat" them firmly in bottom of large stockpot.
  • Into the stockpot, add the wine, water, sugar, vanilla bean, star anise, lemon and orange peels, and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from stove and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Reserve 1/4 cup of poaching liquid for the vinaigrette.
  • Place ingredients in large bowl and whisk together. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups 1-inch cubes day-old multigrain bread
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large pear, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons honey
Juice of half a lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, toss the bread cubes, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Place on a half sheet tray and toast for 20 minutes.
  • Assemble the salad in a large bowl with the pecans, lettuce, pears and croutons. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the honey, lemon juice and some salt and pepper in a Mason jar and shake.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

PEAR & WALNUT SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Pear & Walnut Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette image

I came up with this salad recipe for Father's Day, and it was a huge hit. I strongly recommend recipe #154351 and recipe #323254 in this!! (I used both walnuts and pecans when making the candied nuts.) It's really pretty if you can get yellow pear tomatoes and use a red pepper, or vise versa.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 red peppers or 1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 pear, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup walnuts
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 cups spring greens
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Assemble salad.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 339.9, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 7.3

POACHED PEARS WITH WINE VINAIGRETTE



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Poached pears served with a red wine vinaigrette.

Provided by PS2XWIZ

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

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium Bosc pears, peeled with stems intact
1 cup white wine
2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
½ vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
2 whole star anise pods
1 small cinnamon stick
1 lemon, zested
1 orange, zested
¼ cup walnut oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim flat the bottoms of pears, and stand them upright in the bottom of a large stock pot. Pour the wine and water into the pot, and turn the flame to high heat. Sprinkle with sugar, and add vanilla bean, star anise, cinnamon stick, and lemon and orange peels. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pot from stove, and let cool completely. Reserve 1/4 cup poaching liquid. Transfer pears to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate.
  • Place 2 poached pears in a blender or food processor, and puree. Remove to a large bowl. Whisk in walnut oil, red wine vinegar, and reserved poaching liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate.
  • Place pears in individual bowls, and top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 48.2 mg, Sugar 33.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm pears. This will ensure that they hold their shape well in the salad and have a sweet, juicy flavor.
  • Use a variety of lettuces. This will add color and texture to the salad. Some good options include romaine, butterhead, and arugula.
  • Add some nuts or seeds for crunch. This will help to balance out the sweetness of the pears and vinaigrette.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of vinaigrette goes a long way. You can always add more if needed.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the pears from browning and the lettuce from wilting.

Conclusion:

This salad with vanilla pear vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer entertaining. The sweet pears, crunchy nuts, and creamy cheese pair perfectly with the tangy vinaigrette. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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