Best Pear Blue Cheese Walnut Salad Wsmoked Turkey Recipes

PEAR, BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT AND BACON SALAD

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A fresh change of taste. The amount of servings depends on the additions and naturally, whether it's served as a side or main meal.

Provided by gailanng

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh limes or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 1 1/4 teaspoons whole grain prepared mustard
1/4-1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons finely minced green onions
salt and pepper
1 cup walnut halves
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon maple syrup or 1 teaspoon honey
1 dash cayenne or 1 dash hot smoked paprika
1/2 lb arugula, mesclun, romaine, mache, spinach (whatever may be your preference)
3 firm bartlett pears, washed, cored and sliced into very thin wedges (skin remaining)
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (gorgonzola, Stilton, etc.)
2 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and well drained
1/2-1 lb cooked sliced chicken (optional)

Steps:

Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended; set aside.
In a small frying pan set on a medium heat, melt the butter, stir in the maple syrup or honey and then stir in the walnuts. Continue to heat the walnuts, stirring continuously, for approximately 2-3 minutes or until they are fragrant, caramelized and lightly browned. Remove from the heat; set aside.
Place the greens in a large salad bowl or, if individual servings are preferred, distribute them equally among 6 salad plates. Sprinkle over the pears, blue cheese and walnuts. Place over chicken then drizzle with dressing and toss.
Note: I find having the chicken warmed is superior to cold chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.6, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 312.9, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 11, Protein 8.7

TANGY PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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Romaine, blue cheese, chopped pears, walnuts, and red onions, combined with a tangy dressing, make this salad unforgettable. It is a sure hit worth trying!

Provided by LARAL

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

⅓ cup ketchup
½ cup distilled white vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup canola oil
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup toasted chopped walnuts
½ red onion, chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gradually pour in oil, stirring constantly, until well blended.
In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, blue cheese, pears, walnuts, and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 49.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1197.4 mg, Sugar 35.5 g

PEAR, BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT SALAD W/SMOKED TURKEY

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Make and share this Pear, Blue Cheese, Walnut Salad W/smoked Turkey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZRT8871

Categories Poultry

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
10 ounces smoked turkey breast
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 large red bartlett pears, thinly sliced
4 cups gourmet salad greens
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, and stir with a whisk. Add turkey, grapes, celery, and pears, tossing well to coat. Arrange 1 cup greens on each of 4 plates; divide grape mixture evenly over greens. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 39.9, Sodium 1015, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.8, Protein 17.8