Best Bonnies Grilled Pears And Mixed Greens Fall Salad Recipes

MIXED GREENS AND PEAR SALAD

Mixed Greens and Pear Salad image

Although the original of this recipe came from the Kraft Foods Holiday 2007 food & family magazine, it has been tweaked quite a bit to satisfy our own preferences.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Pears

Time 12m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
6 cups mixed salad greens, torn
1 (15 ounce) can pears, sliced, lite, drained
3/4 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup Italian dressing, lite, zesty

Steps:

Put pecans, cinnamon & sugar in a zip-lock bag. Seal the bag & toss to coat.
Spread nuts evenly onto the bottom of a microwaveable pie plate & microwave on HIGH up to 1 1/2 minutes or until toasted, stirring every 30 seconds.
In a large bowl, carefully mix greens with pears, cheese & cranberries.
Just before serving add pecans & dressing, then mix carefully.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 251.3, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.9, Protein 5.5

PEAR AND GREENS SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Pear and Greens Salad with Maple Vinaigrette image

Bursting with sweet pears, tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, this 15-minute salad is topped off with a tasty maple dressing.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup real maple syrup or organic maple-flavored syrup
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1/3 cup pecan halves
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 medium pears, peeled, cut into wedges
1/3 cup organic sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients except oil with wire whisk. Beat in oil until blended.
Place pecans in 1-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on High 2 minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until browned.
Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates. Arrange pear wedges on greens; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

BONNIE'S GRILLED PEARS AND MIXED GREENS FALL SALAD

BONNIE'S GRILLED PEARS AND MIXED GREENS FALL SALAD image

We love our home grown pears, and they are an especially good option for roasting or grilling. Grilling pears brings out that delicious smoky, charred flavor, and the heat also helps the natural juices of the fruit rise to the surface. I hope you enjoy this simple recipe. A grilled pear is the perfect topping for this mixed...

Provided by BonniE !

Categories Other Salads

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

FALL SALAD
2 cups mixed greens
2 tablespoons chunky bleu cheese crumbles
2 tablespoon halves chopped and toasted pecans
GRILLED PEARS
2 pears washed, cored, cut in half lengthwise
olive oil for brushing pears
VINAIGRETTE
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Preheat the grill on low heat. Wash the greens and drain. This recipe serves two. Mix the dressing by whisking together the vinegar and honey. Add the olive oil in a thin stream whisking it constantly and then add the salt and pepper to taste. Use as much or less to your taste when serving. Choose ripe but firm pears for this dish. Peel and core the pears. Brush the pear halves with the olive oil (vegetable oil is okay) Grill on both sides until just soft. About 5 minutes each side. Place greens individual in two large bowls, and add the mixed greens. Add the grilled pears, blue cheese and pecans to the top of the mixed greens and drizzle with the dressing. Enjoy!