Best Cranberry Pear Tossed Salad Recipes

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CRANBERRY-PEAR TOSSED SALAD



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Kris Hernandez of Oneida, Wisconsin often treats dinner guests to this colorful and fruity salad. Pears, dried cranberries and mixed greens are combined with sugarcoated walnuts and blue cheese, then drizzle with a sweep apricot-flavored dressing that's sure to tantalize the taste buds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup apricot nectar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 medium ripe pears, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a large bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients; set aside. In a heavy small skillet, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add walnuts; stir to coat. Remove from the heat. , In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, pears and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with nuts and blue cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY, PEAR, APPLE TOSSED SALAD



Cranberry, Pear, Apple Tossed Salad image

Our family gets together at the holidays and everyone brings something. This salad was one of those great dishes that everyone had to have the recipe for.

Provided by DianeV

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 teaspoon poppy seed
1/4 cup cashews
10 cups romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 medium apple, cubed
1 medium pear, cubed
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Shake dressing ingredients in a jar.
  • Toss salad ingredients with dressing.

TOSSED PEAR AND CRANBERRY SALAD



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Assemble everything you need for this sweet Tossed Pear and Cranberry Salad for the holidays this year. This pear and cranberry salad only takes 10 minutes to prepare, which is great for busy party prep, and it is full of festive colors for the holiday table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 fresh pears (1 lb.), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix, divided
6 cups loosely packed torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Toss pears with 1/4 cup dressing. Let stand 15 min.
  • Combine greens, nuts and cranberries in large bowl.
  • Add pear mixture and remaining dressing; toss lightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

CRANBERRY-PEAR TOSSED SALAD



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Make and share this Cranberry-Pear Tossed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seesko

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup apricot nectar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 medium pears, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients; set aside. In a heavy skillet, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add walnuts; stir to coat. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine greens, pears and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing. Add nuts and blue cheese; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 9.5, Sodium 264.4, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 11.2, Protein 4.2

CRANBERRY-PEAR TOSSED SALAD



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Categories     Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup apricot nectar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 medium pears, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • 1.For dressing, in a bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients; set aside. In a heavy skillet, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add walnuts; stir to coat. Remove from the heat. 2.In a large salad bowl, combine greens, pears and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing. Add nuts and blue cheese; toss.

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