POACHED PEARS WITH MIXED GREENS

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Special occasions call for deliciously different salads like this. Slices of pretty poached pears add fabulous flavor to a mixed green salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium ripe Bartlett pears
1/2 cup dry red wine or grape juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
2 cups torn curly or Belgian endive
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Peel, core and quarter the pears. Place cut side down in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Add wine or grape juice. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon liquid. Cool pears to room temperature. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, cayenne, pepper and reserved poaching liquid. Thinly slice the pears. In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, endive and pears. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Jordan Johnson
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This was my first time making poached pears and they turned out great! The pears were tender and flavorful and the mixed greens salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Theylovee Ketina
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The poached pears are elegant and the mixed greens salad is a perfect accompaniment. I served this at a dinner party and everyone loved it.


Victor M Rivera
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pears and this recipe was a great find. The pears were perfectly cooked and the mixed greens salad was a refreshing addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Alexander Kojin
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids loved the poached pears and the mixed greens salad. They even asked for seconds!


TUHIN MIYA
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I'm not a great cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the pears turned out great. The mixed greens salad was also very easy to make.


Mak Paul
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pears. I had a few pears that were starting to go bad and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The pears were delicious and the mixed greens salad was a great addition.


Kabuubi Brian
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I love poached pears and this recipe is the best I've ever tried. The pears were perfectly cooked and the mixed greens salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Skyla Clements
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This was my first time making poached pears and they turned out great! The pears were tender and flavorful and the mixed greens salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasir Rana
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The poached pears are elegant and the mixed greens salad is a perfect accompaniment. I served this at a dinner party and everyone loved it.


rached mazloom
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pears and this recipe was a great find. The pears were perfectly cooked and the mixed greens salad was a refreshing addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajjad Ladla
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids loved the poached pears and the mixed greens salad. They even asked for seconds!


Oluwadahun Johnson
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this recipe! The pears were so tender and juicy and the mixed greens salad was a great accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


kondwani phiri
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pears. I had a few pears that were starting to go bad and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The pears were delicious and the mixed greens salad was a great addition.


Shan Xaasle
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the poached pears and the mixed greens salad. The dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


CLONEZY sensei
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This was my first time poaching pears and it was easier than I thought! The pears turned out beautifully and the mixed greens salad was a great accompaniment. I loved the honey-balsamic dressing, it really made the dish.


Rebecca Maina
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I've never really been a fan of poached pears, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The pears were cooked perfectly and the mixed greens added a nice contrast. I will definitely be making this again.


Jafar Khan
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This poached pear recipe with mixed greens was an absolute delight! The pears were tender and juicy, while the mixed greens added a refreshing crunch and a peppery flavor. The honey-balsamic dressing was the perfect finishing touch, providing a sweet