Best Baby Greens With Pears Gorgonzola And Pecans Recipes

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BABY GREENS WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA AND PECANS



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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

2 -3 ounces mixed baby greens
1/2 ripe pear, cored, sliced thin
1/4 cup pecans, toasted, coarse chopped
4 tablespoons gorgonzola, crumbled
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon walnut oil
salt
pepper

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



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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

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons pecans (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper (to taste)
6 cups baby mixed greens
1 apple pear (cored and thinly sliced into wedges)
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
1/3 cup feta cheese

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



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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

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 ounces gorgonzola
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon water
1 cup pecan halves
6 cups mixed baby greens
2 cups green grapes, rinsed, cut in 1/2 or 2 cups sweet black grapes

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



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon water
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 oz. wt. gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup crumbled)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
8 oz. wt. baby greens salad mix, or a mix of your favorite lettuces (about 6 big handfuls)
2 cups California seedless grapes, separated and rinsed

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



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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

3 cups mixed baby lettuces and spring greens, torn
1 small head romaine lettuce, torn
2 bosc pears
1 red apple
4 ounces blue cheese
1/2 cup toasted pecans, broken
wine vinaigrette dressing (I use Kraft Seven Seas Red Wine Vinaigrette)

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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