PEAR, TOASTED WALNUT AND MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE-CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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Pear, Toasted Walnut and Mixed Green Salad with Champagne-Cranberry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup halved walnuts
1/2 cup Champagne
1/2 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
6 cups mixed lettuce greens
2 pears, cored and diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat (it will take about 3 minutes).
  • In a small saucepan, combine Champagne, cranberry sauce, shallots, Dijon mustard and oil. Whisk together. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until reduced to about 1/3 cup (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Place greens in a large bowl. Top with pears, toasted walnuts and dried cranberries. Drizzle over cranberry vinaigrette just before serving.

James Baxkey
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. It's also a great salad to serve for a holiday meal.


Timothy Lankford
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I would recommend this salad to anyone who loves pears and walnuts. It's a great salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Daniel Daher
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Overall, I thought the salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


irfan Mughal
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The salad was a bit difficult to make. I would recommend simplifying the recipe.


Raquel Taylor
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The salad was a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less oil in the dressing.


Usama Bro
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I found the salad to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more herbs or spices to the dressing.


Vaneeza Jani
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.


Irfan Asif
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to serve for a special occasion.


Becky Brynjolfsson
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Irfan Iffi
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors all work really well together.


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


Adebayode Aro
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


Kolir Moha
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have some leftover from Thanksgiving and this is a great way to use them up.


Gayan Danushka
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I love the combination of pears and walnuts in this salad. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Muhammad Amir Muhammad Amir
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The champagne cranberry vinaigrette is the star of this salad. It's so flavorful and adds a touch of elegance.


Leann Sustaita
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This salad is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I love that I can use seasonal ingredients, which makes it a great choice for any time of year.


Diane Lombard
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is a game-changer. The balance of flavors is perfect and the dressing is to die for.


Gail Austin
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I made this salad for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.


Joey Eversole
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This salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The pears add a touch of sweetness, the walnuts add a nutty crunch, and the mixed greens provide a refreshing base. The champagne cranberry vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch, ad