Looking for a delicious and healthy salad that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than this spinach, pear, and frisee salad with curried cashews. This vibrant salad combines the sweetness of pears, the bitterness of frisee, and the nutty flavor of curried cashews, all tossed in a tangy dressing. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, and it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CURRIED CASHEWS
Nuts are a healthy satisfying snack, but a little goes a long way in the calorie department. Watch your portion size. A quarter-cup serving is about 20 whole cashews.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 16m
Yield 8 (1/4 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter in a small skillet, then add the curry powder, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Toss the cashews with the curry butter on a baking sheet, spread the nuts in a single layer. Bake until the nuts are hot and shiny, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
CURRIED CASHEW, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD
Whenever I make this salad for guests, I'm always asked for the recipe and my family always requests this. We call it 'The Good Salad.'
Provided by CHRISTYG
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast cashews until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat, cook bacon strips until crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and soak up grease with a paper towel. Coarsely chop bacon, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 623.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
CASHEW-CURRY SPINACH SALAD
Fabulous salad for a fall dinner with friends or a holiday dinner. The cashew flavoring really adds to the salad and you can make the cashews just for snacking as well. My roommate suggested this salad to me and it is just tasty!
Provided by Wende Wubbena Carlisle
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 58m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Whisk vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sesame seeds, honey, and garlic together in a bowl to make dressing.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble into smaller pieces.
- Layer bacon crumbles, spinach leaves, frisee, pears, red onion, and grapes on individual serving plates.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread cashews on a baking sheet.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, curry powder, rosemary, salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Toast cashews in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add to the saucepan with the butter mixture; stir until coated. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle cashews over salad plates. Drizzle dressing on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 745.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
SPINACH PEAR SALAD FROM RESTAURATEUR, TOM DOUGLAS
This salad is perfect. AND the curried cashews make outstanding appetizers, garnishes, snacks or gifts; the honey-sesame dressing can be used on any number of salads. The contrast of colors, flavors and textures is inspired. Tom Douglas is chef and owner of 4 Seattle eateries and this salad has been on his menu.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Curried Cashews: Preheat oven to 400°; toast cashews on baking sheet for 8-10 minutes or until golden; combine remaining ingredients; add hot cashews, toss until coated; set aside to cool.
- Honey-Sesame Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients and whisk until emulsified.
- Salad: Cut bacon into 1/2" pieces and cook until crisp.
- Put greens, onions and sliced pears in a bowl and toss with enough vinaigrette to coat everything well.
- Place salad on six plates; sprinkle each with bacon and curried cashews; garnish with cluster of grapes placed at the side of each plate.
CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD
A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and we all asked for the recipe. The unexpected sweet-salty mix and lovely dressing make it a hit with everyone. -Arlene Muller, Kingwood, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, pear and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SPINACH-PEAR SALAD
I love spinach, and have developed quite a fondness for pears lately. This salad was posted by Bonnie Lloyd in the cookbook "June Fete Fare". Cooking time is the time it takes to toast the pecan halves.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Spinach
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix the first 10 ingredients together, preferably with a food processor or blender so that it mixes well. Set the dressing aside.
- Remove and discard the stems from the spinach leaves. Wash spinach, and pat dry with paper towels. Combine the spinach, pears, raisins, and pecans in a large bowl. Pour reserved dressing over salad, and toss gently. Serve immediately.
SPINACH, PEAR, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Steps:
- With a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, shave the pears, rotating the fruit as you work to form thin, even pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach, pears, and blue cheese among four serving plates; sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS & CANDIED PECANS
A tasty combination of pears, blue cheese and spinach make this salad a standout. The sugared pecans add a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness. If you like poppy seeds, feel free to add some to the vinaigrette.-Tamara Stimpson, Zephyr, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Add pecans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Spread onto foil to cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, lemon juice, onion and salt; set aside. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pears, cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SPINACH PEAR SALAD
This recipe for spinach pear salad comes from "Seattle Kitchen" by Tom Douglas.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, sesame seeds, garlic, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Set aside.
- To make the curried cashews, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet, toast the cashews until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the melted butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne in a bowl. Add the toasted cashews while they are still hot and toss with a rubber spatula so they are thoroughly coated with the spices and butter. Leave the oven on to cook the bacon.
- Put the bacon on a baking sheet, place it in the oven, and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and cut the slices into 1-inch pieces. Keep the bacon warm.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, frisee, red onions, and sliced pears. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat everything well. Divide the salad among 6 plates. Garnish each salad with pieces of warm bacon and spiced cashews. Set a grape cluster on the side of each salad.
Tips:
- Choose young, tender spinach leaves for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a variety of pears in your salad, such as Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett. Each type of pear has a unique flavor and texture that will add interest to your salad.
- Frisée lettuce is a great choice for this salad because it has a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the sweet pears and creamy dressing.
- To make the curried cashews, simply toss the cashews with curry powder, salt, and pepper, then roast them in a preheated oven until golden brown.
- For a vegetarian or vegan version of this salad, omit the chicken or bacon and add more chickpeas or tofu.
- This salad is best served immediately after it is made, but it will keep for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
Spinach, pear, and frisee salad with curried cashews is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy cashews, and creamy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
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