Best Mixed Greens Salad Pears Apple And Toasted Pecans Recipes

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CRUNCHY APPLE MIXED GREENS SALAD



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Whenever our staff celebrates a birthday or a special occasion, "Mary's Apple Salad" is always at the top of the wish list! The ingredients can also be prepared the day before and put together in a flash for our teachers' 20 minute lunch time.-Mary Robertson, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 large apples, chopped
2 cups bagel chips, coarsely crushed
1-1/2 cups honey-roasted peanuts
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1-1/4 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BABY MIXED GREENS WITH APPLE PEAR, PECANS AND FETA



Baby Mixed Greens With Apple Pear, Pecans and Feta image

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

MIXED GREENS SALAD, PEARS, APPLE AND TOASTED PECANS



Mixed Greens Salad, Pears, Apple and Toasted Pecans image

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

APPLE, PEAR AND CANDIED PECAN SALAD



Apple, Pear and Candied Pecan Salad image

I got this recipe off a whole foods market website. It is very light and refreshing. The recipe as written calls for organic fruits and vegetables.

Provided by DB1971

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg white
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
2 bosc pears, cut into chunks
1 fuji apple, sliced
1 green apple, sliced
4 cups greens
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup blue cheese or 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar (to taste)
sea salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Ingredient option: You can substitute store-bought candied pecans and store bought vinegarette for a simpler prep.
  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Spoon the sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Mix it up and set it aside. Place the egg white in a bowl and add the pecans tossing to coat completely. Place the pecans in the plastic bag with sugar and cinnamon. Shake the bag to coat all the pecans. Spread them on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let them cool, breaking them up with a spatula.
  • Meanwhile, toss the pears, apples, greens, onion slices and cheese in large serving bowl. Add the pecans when they have cooled.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss into the salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 324.9, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 16.3, Protein 8.2

SIMPLE FALL GREEN SALAD WITH APPLES & PECANS



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A refreshing (and refreshingly simple!) side salad with crisp apples, toasted pecans, crunchy celery, and a light dressing made with cider vinegar and pure maple syrup.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 batch Cider Maple Vinaigrette (recipe below)
1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
1 medium honeycrisp or cameo apple (cut into thin matchsticks)
Juice of half a lemon (about 2 teaspoons (optional)*)
1 small head green leaf lettuce (or your favorite mild greens, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups))
1 stalk celery (sliced (about 1/2 cup))
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients for the Cider-Maple Vinaigrette to the bottom of your salad bowl. Whisk until blended. Set aside.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread pecans on a rimmed cookie sheet. Place in preheated oven and cook, stirring once or twice, until fragrant and slightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • If desired, in a small bowl, toss the apple matchsticks with the lemon juice. This will help prevent them from browning - see note below.
  • Add lettuce, apples, and celery to the salad bowl. Toss until all of the greens are lightly coated with the dressing.
  • Top with toasted pecans and serve.

MIXED GREENS & PEAR SALAD



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Transform your greens with the help of this pear salad recipe. Turn some juicy pears into a grand celebration with the Mixed Green & Pear Salad, studded with pear slices, pecan halves and dried cranberries.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fruit Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup pecan halves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon sugar
1 pkg. (5 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
1 large pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine nuts and cinnamon sugar in microwaveable pie plate sprayed with cooking spray; spread evenly onto bottom of pie plate. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until nuts are toasted, stirring every 30 sec.
  • Toss greens with pears, cheese and cranberries in large bowl.
  • Add nuts and dressing; mix lightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

MIXED GREENS AND PEAR SALAD



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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

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

PECAN-PEAR GREEN SALAD



Pecan-Pear Green Salad image

This lovely salad adds a special touch to any meal. The juicy pear slices, toasted pecans and mixed greens are coated in tangy vinaigrette dressing that's a pleasant complement to a sweet and crunchy combination. -Katie Nicklas Ridgway, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large ripe red pear, sliced
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute pear in 1 tablespoon butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. In a small skillet, saute pecans in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt., Divide salad greens between two salad plates; arrange pears over greens. Sprinkle with pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, pepper and remaining salt. Drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts :

MIXED GREENS WITH PEAR & PECAN SALAD



Mixed Greens with Pear & Pecan Salad image

Sliced pears, red grapes and crisp greens are tossed with ranch dressing and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese for an enticing autumn salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield Makes 8 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (10 oz.) mixed salad greens
2 fresh pears, sliced
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 pkg. (4.5 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese

Steps:

  • Toss greens with fruit in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.
  • Top with nuts and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

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