Best Hazelnut Blue Pecan Salad Recipes

HAZELNUT AND PEAR SALAD

Hazelnut and Pear Salad image

My husband, daughter and I raise hazelnuts in the Willamette Valley-so this salad is a family favorite. Since our home state of Oregon grows pears and cherries, too, I included them in the recipe I dreamed up. -Karen Kirsch, Saint Paul, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup chopped red onion, divided
2 tablespoons water
4-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, halved
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup dried cherries

Steps:

For dressing, place 1/3 cup hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons onion, water, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic and paprika in a food processor; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , In a large bowl, combine salad greens and remaining onion; add 1/2 cup dressing and toss to coat. Divide among six salad plates., Top each salad with pear, cheese, cherries and remaining hazelnuts; drizzle with the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

QUICK CHRISTMAS SALAD

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This is a super quick salad with for those hectic holiday times. It has that Michigan twist on it with the dried cherries.

Provided by Cathy Gonzales

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 ½ (16 ounce) packages mixed baby salad greens
1 ½ cups pecans
8 ounces dried cherries
¼ pound Parmesan cheese, shaved
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

Mix baby salad greens, pecans, dried cherries, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad; toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 440.5 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

HAZELNUT BLUE PECAN SALAD

Hazelnut Blue Pecan Salad image

Here's a light salad with big flavor that pairs perfectly with steak or seafood.

Provided by betsyjane

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 egg white
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
4 cups arugula
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 teaspoons hazelnut oil

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Beat egg whites until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until medium peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the egg whites should curl over slightly. Fold in cayenne pepper and salt. Add the pecans and stir until coated. Spread the mixture evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake 10 minutes, then turn the pecan pieces. Bake another 10 minutes until toasted. Remove from oven and let cool about 15 minutes.
Mound two cups of salad greens on each plate. Sprinkle each serving with 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, then drizzle with a teaspoon of hazelnut oil. Top each salad with a cup of toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1030.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 95.3 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 754.3 mg, Sugar 22.9 g