Best Sautéed Pears With Bacon And Mustard Dressing Recipes

SAUTéED PEARS WITH BACON AND MUSTARD DRESSING

Sautéed Pears With Bacon and Mustard Dressing image

Pears and walnuts are delicious together; walnuts and bacon make total sense. When you combine them all, it's magic.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories Bon Appétit Pear Walnut Side Bacon Thanksgiving

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 ounces slab bacon, sliced 1/4" thick, slices cut into 1/4" pieces
4 ripe but firm Bosc pears, quartered, seeds removed
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons walnut oil or olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted, roasted walnuts
Sliced chives (for serving)

Steps:

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp around edges, 10-12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp. bacon fat from skillet.
Season pears with salt and pepper and cook in skillet with bacon fat over medium-high, turning occasionally, until golden brown and starting to soften (they should be slightly firm at cores), 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a platter; let cool.
Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl to combine; season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss walnuts with remaining 2 tsp. oil in another small bowl; season with salt. Drizzle dressing over pears and scatter walnuts and bacon on top. Just before serving, top with chives.
Do ahead
Dish (without chives) can be made 3 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

BACON PEAR SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING

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This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting flavors, it's perfect for special meals. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups chopped leaf lettuce
2 cups chopped fresh kale
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
PARMESAN GARLIC DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine lettuce and kale. Top with pears, pepper jack cheese and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.