Oven-roasted pears take the ho-hum out of this green salad created by our Test Kitchen staff. They tossed together a good-for-you medley of mellow pear slices, crispy greens, nuts and dried cranberries. The creamy dressing carries yet more pear flavor sweetened with just a touch of honey.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, toss pears with 1 teaspoon oil. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Turn pears over; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden and tender., When cool enough to handle, peel pears. Thinly slice two pear halves lengthwise and set aside. Place remaining pear halves in a blender. Add the vinegar, water, honey, salt and white pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, watercress, hazelnuts and cranberries. Arrange reserved pear slices on top; drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Hekmat Asfari
[email protected]This salad is so delicious! The roasted pears are perfectly tender and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend it.
Sumina Khatri
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The roasted pears were a nice touch.
Ceaser Nobert
[email protected]This salad is amazing! The roasted pears are so juicy and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kaneshmurthi Kanashmurthi
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The roasted pears are the perfect touch. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Airis Hunter
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted pears. It's also a great make-ahead salad - the flavors really meld together overnight.
Mary paul
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of roasted pears, goat cheese, and walnuts.
md jishan
[email protected]I found this salad to be a bit bland. The roasted pears didn't have much flavor and the dressing was too light.
Peyton Nolan
[email protected]This salad was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more savory dressing.
Eyoab L
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The roasted pears were caramelized and delicious, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Olwethu Tidomane10
[email protected]This salad is so delicious! The roasted pears are perfectly tender and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend it.
Busta
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The roasted pears were a nice touch.
vicky Mian
[email protected]This salad is amazing! The roasted pears are so juicy and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again.
Adama Njai
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The roasted pears are the perfect touch. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Sahiru Suwahas
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of red and green pears, and they were both delicious. The dressing was also really good - I used a little less honey than the recipe called for, and it was perfect.
Rudayna Ahmed
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted pears are so flavorful and the dressing is the perfect complement. Highly recommend!
Rais Saleem
[email protected]This roasted pear salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.