POACHED PEAR SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
This is a nice salad dish for the holiday season or special dinner. Much of this can be made ahead...a real time-saver! They suggest saving the poaching liquid for a spiced-wine spritzer or served warm as mulled wine. I tried the wine spritzer and it was very refreshing. From Bon Appetit December, 2009.
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- PEARS:.
- Bring first 5 ingredients to boil in large wide saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add pear halves, cut side down. Return syrup to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until pears are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Drain pears.
- Leaving top 1 inch intact (at narrow end), cut each pear half lengthwise into thin slices.
- Gently press on pear halves to fan slightly.
- VINAIGRETTE AND SALAD:.
- Whisk shallot, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend.
- Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil.
- Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
- DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Place greens in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat.
- Mound greens on plates.
- Arrange 1 pear half atop greens on each plate.
- Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese.
- Drizzle with more vinaigrette, if desired, and serve.
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Maah Siraj
[email protected]Overall, I thought this salad was just okay.
rakesh bakhunchhe
[email protected]The pears in this salad were not very ripe, so they were a bit hard.
Ajiboye Balikis
[email protected]This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory dressing.
Riya Chowdhury
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors of the pears, blue cheese, and walnuts come together.
Kiana Obinna
[email protected]I love the way the flavors of the pears, blue cheese, and walnuts come together in this salad. It's a perfect salad for any occasion.
Lucy Gbondo
[email protected]This salad is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The pears are perfectly poached and the blue cheese and champagne vinaigrette dressing is the perfect complement.
Charlie McCreery
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of flavors is unique and delicious.
Rashaun Parson
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a good make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Ahmad Bunu Zanna
[email protected]Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Ewawumi Anuoluwapo
[email protected]I thought the dressing was a bit too strong. It overpowered the other flavors in the salad.
Chanpa Subedi
[email protected]The pears in this salad were not very ripe, so they were a bit hard. I think it would be better with ripe pears.
JOF OTIENO
[email protected]This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory dressing. Otherwise, it was a good salad.
Khushal Khushal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pears were perfectly poached and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Emmanuel Gowon
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors of the pears, blue cheese, and walnuts come together. It's a perfect salad for any occasion.
Abuti Monate
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of pears and blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together. The salad was light and refreshing, yet still filling.
Bruce Leece
[email protected]This salad is absolutely delicious! The poached pears are so tender and flavorful, and the blue cheese and champagne vinaigrette dressing is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Archiscapes Atelier Ltd
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. The flavors are so well-balanced and the dressing is amazing. I highly recommend it!
Ashik Rehman
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The pears were perfectly poached and the blue cheese and champagne vinaigrette dressing was a delightful combination. I will definitely be making this again.