PARSNIP, PEAR AND PECAN SALAD
I didn't try parsnips until I was well into my 40s, but now I can't get enough of them. This salad is so delicious, I defy your kids to turn their noses up at it. -Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Drop Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoonfuls at a time, 1/2 in. apart onto a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. There should be 8 circles. Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely., Combine next 8 ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Stir together mayonnaise and water. Add to salad; toss to coat. Serve with Parmesan crisps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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hameed afridi
a.h@gmail.comI'm not sure I like the combination of pears and parsnips. Maybe it's just me.
PSYCHO 94
94p32@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.
Natia Tchkoidze
natia.tchkoidze@hotmail.comI had a hard time finding fresh pears, so I used canned pears instead. They worked just fine.
Annabelle Gardner
ga@hotmail.comThis salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.
Suhana Khatun
ks@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of parsnips, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pears and pecans really balance out the earthy flavor of the parsnips.
Mehran Gheybipoor
mehrang@gmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead option. You can make it up to a day in advance and it will still be delicious.
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wfeweff.wfwfw@yahoo.comI love the mix of textures in this salad. The crispy pecans and tender pears provide a nice contrast to the soft parsnips.
Regan Boughan
boughan.r@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover parsnips. I always have a few in the fridge and I'm always looking for new ways to use them.
Colton Day
cd32@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe.
Md Monsur
m-m89@yahoo.comThe dressing is the star of this salad. It's perfectly balanced and really brings all the flavors together. I could drink it straight!
punjabi song
ps@hotmail.frThis salad is so easy to make, yet it looks and tastes like something from a fancy restaurant. I'm always looking for new recipes that are both delicious and impressive, and this one definitely fits the bill.
Nayeem Pathan
nayeem-pathan@hotmail.co.ukI've never cooked with parsnips before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're such a versatile vegetable and they pair perfectly with the pears and pecans.
Fantastic Gh
fg@hotmail.co.ukThis salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, crunchy pecans, and earthy parsnips was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.