Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing and flavorful salad. This salad combines the sweetness of pears, the sharpness of asiago cheese, and the crunch of cashews to create a delightful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at a barbecue. The pears and asiago cheese are tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing, while the cashews add a touch of extra texture and flavor. This salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SUMMER SALAD WITH ASIAGO, PEARS, AND CASHEWS
Enjoy this fresh toss salad made with greens and pear. Perfect for side dish that can be ready in 15 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients.
- In medium bowl, toss greens with dressing; arrange on serving platter. Top with remaining salad ingredients. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
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
PEAR AND STILTON (OR ASIAGO) SALAD
A delicious recipe by the Best of Bridge ladies - a group of wonderful cooks from my hometown in Alberta. It is a very popular salad with the nurses at work. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Low Protein
Time 10m
Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- n small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, honey and mustard.
- Place 3 lettuce leaves on each plate. Arrange sliced pears on top and sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.
- Drizzle dressing over top.
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.
ARUGULA-PEAR SALAD
Serve your family with this salad that's made with arugula leaves and pears - a perfect side dish that's ready in just 10 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In food processor, place all dressing ingredients. Cover; process until smooth.
- On platter or 8 salad plates, arrange arugula and pears. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 177 mg
SPINACH AND PEAR SUMMER SALAD
A very different, visually stunning, awesome summer salad. Kaikoura Restaurant in New Zealand (South Island)
Provided by Janine Smith
Categories Spinach
Time 10m
Yield 1 salad, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Gently wash spinach leaved under cold water.
- Drain spinach leaves.
- Cut pear in half and remove core and seeds.
- Thinly slice pears and sprinkle with lemon juice to avoid turning brown.
- Peel and very thinly slice onions.
- Crumble feta cheese.
- In a large bowl, place torn spinach leaves.
- Arrange thin pear slices and onion ontop of the spinach.
- Gently crumble feta cheese over spinach, pears and onion rings.
- Finally, toss pine nuts over the entire salad.
- Serve with a good quality balsamic vinaigrette.
- Delicious with fresh fish, or simply as an entree.
BALSAMIC ASIAGO SALAD
You can toss this tasty Balsamic Asiago Salad together in 10 minutes flat. Simply drizzle bottled dressing over the colorful blend of greens, tomato and peppers, add a quick sprinkle of garlic-seasoned cheese...and serve.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small serving bowl, combine the salad greens, tomato and yellow pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose ripe, juicy pears. Firmer pears can be used, but they will be less sweet and flavorful.
- Use a good quality Asiago cheese. A sharp, flavorful Asiago will add a nice depth of flavor to the salad.
- Toast the cashews before adding them to the salad. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Use a light dressing. A vinaigrette or a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing is all you need to let the flavors of the salad shine through.
- Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best enjoyed fresh, as the pears will start to brown and the cashews will soften over time.
Conclusion:
This summer salad with Asiago, pears, and cashews is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with simple, fresh ingredients and is easy to prepare. The sweet pears, salty Asiago, crunchy cashews, and tangy dressing come together to create a salad that is both flavorful and satisfying. If you are looking for a new salad recipe to try this summer, this is the one for you!
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