Best Fresh Pear Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing Recipes

FRESH PEAR SALAD WITH ASIAN SESAME DRESSING

Fresh Pear Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing image

Pears are now used in all aspects of cooking. Try this salad that's made exciting with pears and a delicious Asian dressing! Adapted from Southern Living magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
3 red pears, sliced
2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

To make the dressing:.
Whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and red pepper with the oil. Set aside. (Makes 1/2 cup).
To make salad:.
Toss together the cabbage, lettuce, pears, carrots, and green onion in a large bowl, and drizzle with Asian Sesame Dressing, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.8, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 572.8, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 44.5, Protein 4.5

ASIAN PEAR AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

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Categories Salad Ginger No-Cook Vegetarian Fall Asian Pear Watercress Sesame Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

For dressing
1 (1/2-inch-thick) slice peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup Asian sesame paste* or smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil*
1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste with garlic*
1/2 teaspoon salt
For salad
1 1/2 lb Asian pear (1 large or 2 medium)
4 cups trimmed watercress sprigs (from 2 bunches; 10 oz)
1 carrot, finely shredded
*Available at some Asian markets and by mail order from Ethnic Grocer (800-523-1961).

Steps:

Make dressing:
Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Prepare salad:
Peel pear and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick julienne, then transfer to a bowl.
Combine watercress and pear in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Divide among plates, then drizzle with some dressing and sprinkle with carrot.

ASIAN PEAR SALAD

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This recipe is from my favorite chef, Nathan Lyon. I saw him make this on his program and just had to get the recipe, it looked so good. Prep time = cook time.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 1/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 Asian pear, peeled and medium dice
1/2 head radicchio, core removed, sliced thin
2 cups baby greens (beet greens, spinach, or arugula)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
toasted pecans, crushed (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar or 1/4 teaspoon honey
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
2 shallots, small dice

Steps:

In a large bowl combine the Asian pear, radicchio, baby greens, blue cheese, and pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar (or honey), pinch of salt, and a few good grinds of pepper.
Add the shallots to the vinaigrette then set aside.
When serving, dress the greens lightly, season to taste, and serve immediately.

PEAR SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING

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This is a great salad to serve to your guests or family.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 c shredded romaine lettuce
2 c red cabbage, shredded
3 red bartlett pears, sliced
2 medium carrots,shredded (about 1 cup)
1 green onion, chopped
ASIAN SESAME DRESSING
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper
* 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

1. Toss your lettuce, cabbage, pears, carrots, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with asian dressing, tossing just enough to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
2. Dressing- Whisk all you ingredients together. Makes 1/2 cup.

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