Best Pear Toasted Walnut And Mixed Green Salad With Champagne Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipes

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GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette image

Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.

Provided by Nancy W

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 pound mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

PEAR SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND WALNUTS



Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts image

This pear salad recipe is a stunning fall side dish! Simple, elegant, and delicious, it'd be a great addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mixed salad greens
2 ripe pears (sliced)
1 fennel bulb (sliced paper thin*)
Lemon wedge
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts (or more pecans or walnuts)
⅓ cup shaved pecorino
Balsamic Vinaigrette (for drizzling)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Assemble the salad with the mixed greens and top with the pears and fennel. Squeeze a little lemon over the pears and fennel and toss.
  • Top with the cranberries, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pecorino. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Pear Vinaigrette image

This is a light and lovely salad dressing that lends itself well to a simple and elegant salad. I love to use it on a salad of butter lettuce, arugula, goat cheese, and caramelized pecans - simply delicious!

Provided by Jill Tall

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ripe pear - peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup white wine
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Blend the pear, white wine, garlic, Dijon mustard, white balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and sea salt in a blender until well combined; drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a thin, steady stream while continuing to blend. Blend a few seconds longer until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 59.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



Simple Green Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 small head green leaf lettuce, torn or cut into bite-size pieces
1 small head red leaf lettuce, torn or cut into bite-size pieces
1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 seedless cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the cherry tomatoes, onions, green leaf lettuce, red leaf lettuce, bell peppers and cucumbers in a large salad bowl.
  • In small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Gradually whisk in the oil to emulsify. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Toss the salad with vinaigrette and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.

ELEGANT CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD



Elegant Cranberry Pear Salad image

This salad recipe, with its combination of fresh ingredients and crunchy walnuts, is quick to make and yet looks very elegant. -Irene Fenlason, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium pear, chopped
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH PEAR AND FIG MIXED GREEN SALAD



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Provided by Reggie Southerland

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups salad mix, store bought
1 bartlett pear, cored and thinly sliced
6 fresh figs (green or purple), sliced in 1/2
4 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola
4 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans
Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons lemon curd
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place a pile of greens on each salad plate. Arrange the fruits on top and sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Lightly drizzle with vinaigrette.;
  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette image

This colorful salad is a bright and tasty introduction to a special meal. Dried cranberries and tart apples along with glazed walnuts and rich blue cheese add interest to the mix.-Gretchen Farr, Port Orford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
SALAD:
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
1 medium tart apple, chopped
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup glazed walnuts
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes., Cool slightly. Place the cranberry mixture, vinegar and mustard in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with 1 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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