CRAISIN' GREEN SALAD WITH PEARS

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I developed this to go along with Recipe#379227. Remember that pears ripen from the inside out, the best way to check for ripeness is to "check the neck for ripeness". To do this, gently press near the stem with your thumb. When it gives to gentle pressure it is ripe, juicy and ready to eat. If you wait until the pear is soft around the middle chances are it will be overripe. I have also used Recipe#369334 instead of olive oil, and subbed in goat cheese or bleu cheese -all of them are good! Radicchio is bitter so be careful that you are using just a smidgeon of it. The cooking time is the resting time in the refrigerator.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons blueberry pomegranate infused red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
radicchio, a few leaves to give it some red
3 bosc pears, peeled cored and chopped
12 red grapes, halved
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 tablespoon red onion, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup almonds, sliced honey roasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, feta cheese, avocado, and red onions.
  • Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with almonds and dried cranberries, and let rest in refrigerator an hour before serving so that the flavors have a change to meld.

Rai Saab
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The pears and craisins add a nice sweetness, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Destiny Henretty
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The pears and craisins add a nice sweetness, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again!


Haset Berhanu
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The pears and craisins add a nice sweetness, and the dressing is very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Somtochukwu Sandra
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of pears, craisins, and walnuts. The dressing is also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


syed saad6120
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The pears and craisins add a nice sweetness, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Andre Manickum
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The pears and craisins add a nice sweetness, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again!


Jeane Mabika
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The pears and craisins add a nice sweetness, and the dressing is very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


MAHERAB HOSSEN
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of pears, craisins, and walnuts. The dressing is also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Naia B
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing was especially popular. I will definitely be making this again.


Tyrus Blade
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This salad is amazing! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I especially love the sweet and tangy dressing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sanduni Hiroshima
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The pears and craisins add a nice sweetness, and the dressing is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Indigo Sparkle
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a mix of spring greens and arugula, and added some crumbled goat cheese. The dressing was light and tangy, and the pears and craisins added a nice pop of sweetness. I would definitely make this again


md mokhlechmia
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The pears and craisins added a nice sweetness to the salad, and the dressing was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Natasha Mwenda
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.