CRANBERRY-PEAR TOSSED SALAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Cranberry-Pear Tossed Salad image

Kris Hernandez of Oneida, Wisconsin often treats dinner guests to this colorful and fruity salad. Pears, dried cranberries and mixed greens are combined with sugarcoated walnuts and blue cheese, then drizzle with a sweep apricot-flavored dressing that's sure to tantalize the taste buds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup apricot nectar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 medium ripe pears, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a large bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients; set aside. In a heavy small skillet, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add walnuts; stir to coat. Remove from the heat. , In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, pears and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with nuts and blue cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

RS Shaad
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Nikhil Khadka
[email protected]

I love the colors in this salad. It's so festive and inviting.


wasim ashiq
[email protected]

I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Chyna Puryear
[email protected]

This salad is a healthy and refreshing side dish. It's perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Rahmat ayaz Wazir
[email protected]

I love how versatile this salad is. I've made it with different types of fruit and nuts and it's always delicious.


Hasan Nasir
[email protected]

This salad is a great make-ahead salad. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Mj Abdullah20
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of pears, but I thought this salad was delicious. The pears added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Abdull Ghafor Mobile
[email protected]

I added some crumbled goat cheese to this salad and it was amazing! The goat cheese added a creamy richness that really complemented the other flavors.


Nikole Franco
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer and this is a great way to use them up.


Maria Jonathan
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really liked this salad. The pears and walnuts helped to balance out the tartness of the cranberries.


Alex Grayson
[email protected]

This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Mark Mc hugh
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The cranberries and pears are a perfect match.


Kristy Dunn
[email protected]

I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Grace Orrell
[email protected]

This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Tanzila Khan
[email protected]

I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Shaun Vic Nicholson
[email protected]

This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of cranberries, pears, and walnuts was a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Even my picky eaters loved it.