BABY GREENS WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA AND PECANS
Young tender baby greens, topped with slices of mellow ripe pears with a sprinkling of Gorgonzola and toasted pecans. The flavors are enhanced by the Honey Mustard Dressing. This salad goes well with pork or chicken.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all the dressing ingredients in a small container with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to blend.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- If not serving immediately, place the dressing in refrigerator. Before serving, allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Layer chilled salad plates with the baby greens and top with thinly sliced pears.
- Sprinkle with toasted pecans and cheese, drizzle with dressing as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 295.4, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 24.7, Protein 5.4
BABY MIXED GREENS WITH APPLE PEAR, PECANS AND FETA
Here's another lovely dish from Costco Connection magazine. I think this salad would be a nice starter for Thanksgiving.
Provided by SoCalCookerGal
Categories Greens
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a salad bowl combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, pecans, honey and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well blended.
- Add the greens and toss to coat with the dressing. Divide the salad among
- 4 plates Top with apple pear slices and sprinkle on the feta and the pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 141.7, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 17.8, Protein 3.3
BABY GREENS AND GRAPES WITH GORGONZOLA VINAIGRETTE
I love salads with textures, colour and flavour. This salad has it all! The pecans alone are wonderful....you would be lucky if you have enough to serve without eating them before hand!!
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pecans: Spray cookie sheet with "Pam" In frying pan, combine first set of ingredients except for pecans.
- Bring to boil over medium high heat.
- Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Mixture will be bubbly and foamy looking, and very hot.
- Add pecans and stir while cooking fo 1-1/2 minutes.
- Spoon pecans onto cookie sheet and spread out to separate; let cool.
- Dressing: In a blender, combine ingredients.
- To Serve: Combine salad greens with just enough dressing to coat (may have leftovers).
- Divide onto plates and top with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 557.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 17.4, Protein 4
BABY GREENS WITH GRAPES, PECANS AND GORGONZOLA
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Butter a metal cookie sheet and set aside. In non-stick frypan, combine first set of ingredients. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Mixture will be bubbly and foamy looking (BE CAREFUL THIS IS EXTREMELY HOT!) Add pecan halves and stir while cooking for one and 1/2 minutes. Remove pecans to cookie sheet and spread to separate. Let cool thoroughly. Whisk together dressing ingredients until combined. To assemble salad, toss greens with grapes, nuts and vinaigrette.
- Nuts can be done in advance, keep stored in airtight container. Dressing can be made in advance and stored refrigerated.
- Nutritional Stats: Calories 458; Protein 6.5g; Carbohydrate 23g; Fat 40g; Calories from Fat 75%; Saturated Fat 9g; Cholesterol 31mg; Fiber 2.6g; Sodium 592mg
MIXED GREENS SALAD, PEARS, APPLE AND TOASTED PECANS
An impressive salad with wonderful colors! This will "wow" your guests. It could be used as a main dish by adding small pieces of chicken. Outstanding salad!
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large bowl mix leaf salad greens and romaine lettuce. Leaving peeling on for color, cut apple and pears in bite-size pieces and add to greens.
- Add crumbled blue cheese and toasted pecans. Drizzle only enough vinaigrette dressing to moisten well. Toss well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 416.7, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 14.5, Protein 10
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