PEAR & WALNUT SALAD W/CREAMY BLEU (BLUE) CHEESE DRESSING
This salad is a little different from most pear and walnut salads as it has a creamy bleu cheese dressing, not a vinaigrette. The creaminess of the dressing, the sweetness of the pears, the crunch from the glazed walnuts and a little zip from the dried cranberries make this a very unique and tasty salad. I started making it this way a few years ago, and everyone loved it, so it is a staple in our house now. The combination of the flavors is awesome. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Provided by TheShields
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fold in the bleu cheese crumbles and add salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Tear a combination of the romaine and red leaf lettuce into individual serving bowls or onto plates and top with the bleu cheese dressing.
- Place the pear slices on top of the dressing and finish each salad with the glazed walnuts and a sprinkling of cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 501.2, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 6.7
PEAR, WALNUT AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD WITH MAPLE DIJON DRESSING FROM NORDSTROM'S CAFE RECIPE - (4.8/5)
Provided by AliceV
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- To Make Candied Walnuts: Melt the butter in a pan Mix in the maple syrup and pepper Add the pecans and toss to coat Cook on medium low heat about 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Turn out on aluminum foil and let cool for 5 minutes; break apart if necessary. To Make either Dressing: Mix all ingredients in bowl using wire whisk. Place greens on individual plates. Sprinkle chopped pears, nuts and gorgonzola on top of salad greens. Drizzle dressing over salad or serve on the side to suit individual tastes. Beautiful and delicious.
WATERCRESS, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
Categories Salad Fruit Leafy Green Mustard Nut No-Cook Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Vinegar Pear Walnut Fall Honey Watercress Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk vinegar, mustard and honey in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in poppy seeds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss watercress and walnuts in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 8 plates. Toss pears with 1/4 cup dressing in small bowl. Spoon pears atop salads.
PEAR, DATE & WALNUT SALAD WITH CREAMY STILTON DRESSING
Gary Rhodes' perfect starter for a Boxing day lunch, made with lots of leftovers from the day before
Provided by Gary Rhodes
Categories Lunch, Starter
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the pear quarters into thin slices and toss in a bowl with the lime juice to help protect their natural colour. Blend the crème fraîche with half the stilton, ginger syrup to taste, and enough water (3-4 tbsp) to give a smooth, thick coating consistency. (Don't add too much water or it may separate.)
- Scatter the pear slices over six serving plates and follow with the walnuts, dates and remaining cheese. Can be prepared to this stage up to an hour ahead.
- Drizzle each salad with a little of the dressing and some walnut oil. Season with a grinding of pepper - you shouldn't need salt, as the cheese is salty. Mix the salad leaves and watercress very lightly with just a bit more dressing - some leaves should be touched by the dressing, some untouched. Gently pile the leaves on top of each salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.05 milligram of sodium
PEAR & WALNUT DRESSING
This slightly sweet and tangy dressing is creamy and perfect with bitter greens and wild grasses. A fresh accompaniment with aged cheeses.
Provided by xoxoracheloxox13
Time 15m
Yield Makes Jar
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Peel and core pears. If hard, poach in water for 5 minutes.
- Place in a food processor and add oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and puree until creamy and smooth.
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