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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network
Time 4h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
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
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
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
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
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
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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