PEAR & BLUE CHEESE WALNUT SALAD W/ PEAR VINAIGRETTE
This is a recipe I clipped from a cooking magazine over 20 years ago. I suppose the salad is similar to others posted but the dressing is slightly different. Pear nectar can be found amongst the canned juices at your grocer. Buy a good crumbled blue cheese and feel free to cheat and buy pre-sweetened nuts. Enjoy this refreshing salad. Cook time is sugar coating the nuts.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 8 salads, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Halve and core the pears. Slice thin, brush with lemon juice to prevent browning. This may be done up to 60 minutes ahead.
- To arrange the salads: line plates with salad greens.
- Fan pear slices atop each serving.
- Sprinkle with some blue cheese and candied nuts.
- Drizzle with dressing. Serve extra on the side.
- CANDIED WALNUTS / PECANS.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Butter or spray with a nonstick oil.
- In a heavy skillet, over medium heat, combine: 1 C walnuts, 1/2 C sugar and 2 T butter.
- Cook until sugar starts to melt, DO NOT stir. Reduce heat to low and cook 'til sugar is golden brown. Stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and pour onto prepared baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into clusters.
- PEAR NECTAR VINAIGRETTE.
- In a screw top jar, combine:
- white wine vinegar, oil, pear nectar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper.
- Cover and shake well.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one week.
- Shake before serving.
- Makes about 1°C.
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Okonkwo Lilian
o-l@aol.comI would not recommend this recipe.
Rhonda Boucher
boucher-r64@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my salad didn't turn out well.
Buddha Nagarkoti
buddhanagarkoti31@yahoo.comThis salad was a lot of work to make and it wasn't worth it.
SHUVO RAJ
raj_s51@hotmail.comThe blue cheese was too strong for me.
JAHANZIB ABBASI
j_abbasi@yahoo.comThis salad was too sweet for my taste.
Andres Gusman
gusman.a85@gmail.comI'm not sure I like the combination of pears and blue cheese.
Eric Maison
m32@hotmail.comThis salad is perfect for a special occasion.
Mimi Love
l_mimi97@yahoo.comI love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad.
chamroo sharvin
cs75@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover pears.
Deonna Starrett
starrett.d35@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. It's so delicious and satisfying.
Therese Manneh
manneh-therese29@aol.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of pears and walnuts.
Jaze Rajpoot
rj81@yahoo.comI used goat cheese instead of blue cheese and it was still amazing.
AHS Blaze 09
0-a20@hotmail.comI added some grilled chicken to this salad for a more substantial meal. It was delicious!
Ranky akapella
akapellaranky@yahoo.comThis is one of my go-to salads when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Zain Abbasi
a76@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I loved it in this salad. It really balanced out the sweetness of the pears.
Fever
fever25@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.
Melissa Smith
smithm39@yahoo.comI love the contrast of flavors and textures in this salad. The pears are sweet and juicy, the blue cheese is sharp and tangy, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.
FIZII
fizii65@gmail.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.
Jamey leigh Abrahams
l.jamey@yahoo.comThis salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, sharp blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts was divine. The pear vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.