CREAMY GRAPE SALAD
Everyone raves when I bring this refreshing, creamy grape salad to potlucks. For a special finishing touch, sprinkle it with brown sugar and pecans. -Marge Elling, Jenison, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and toss to coat. , Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PECAN CRUNCH GRAPE SALAD
This pecan crunch grape salad is the PERFECT addition to your holiday meals. A delicious balance of crunch, creamy, and sweet! Grape salad is a must serve!
Provided by Jennifer
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Add the grapes into the mixture and stir carefully.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and nuts; sprinkle over grapes.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 17 grams sodium, Sugar 25 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
RED PEAR, GRAPE, PECAN SALAD
Steps:
- Prepare Spiced Pecans. Combine vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Tear lettuce into 1-inch pieces. Wash and drain in a salad spinner. Divide evenly on 8 plates. Evenly divide and sprinkle pomegranate seeds, grape halves, red onion, cheese, pears, and pecans on each plate. Drizzle vinaigrette on each and sprinkle with orange zest. Serve immediately.
CANDIED PECAN PEAR SALAD
For special occasions, I like to dress up packaged salad greens with sweet pears, crunchy pecans and a slightly tart pomegranate dressing.-Douglas Wasdyke, Effort, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., For dressing, in a blender, combine 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Cut pear into thin slices; sprinkle with lemon juice. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, pears, blue cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HOLIDAY POMEGRANATE, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS
A stunningly gorgeous salad of rich autumn colors-- perfect for Thanksgiving entertaining, and all through the holidays! My candied pecans recipe recipe #117774 are absolutely wonderful in this salad!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make candied pecans.
- In a large bowl, toss together the pomegranate seeds, grapes, red onion, and the blue cheese.
- Divide torn lettuce leaves among 8 salad plates, and top each salad with the fruit mixture.
- Halve and core pears and cut into 1/2-inch slices-- put a pear half, skin side up, in the center of each salad.
- Arrange candied pecans around the pears.
- Just before serving, heat balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, cooking and stirring until brown sugar dissolves. Off the heat, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle warm dressing over each salad, sprinkle with orange zest, and serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 76.9, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 28.3, Protein 2.5
CHERRY, PEAR, AND PECAN SALAD
This salad is a great complement to the harvest season, boasting seasonal fruit and nut favorites: cherries, pears, and pecans.
Provided by Mommy Epstein
Categories Green Salads
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine balsamic vinegar and cherry preserves for vinaigrette in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss mixed greens, pears, cherries, pecans, red onion, and vinaigrette in a large salad bowl.
- Evenly distribute salad among four individual salad bowls and top with Gorgonzola cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 165.6 mg
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