Best Summer Salad With Asiago Pears And Cashews Recipes

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD

Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad image

A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and we all asked for the recipe. The unexpected sweet-salty mix and lovely dressing make it a hit with everyone. -Arlene Muller, Kingwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine, torn
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, pear and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PEAR AND STILTON (OR ASIAGO) SALAD

Pear and Stilton (Or Asiago) Salad image

A delicious recipe by the Best of Bridge ladies - a group of wonderful cooks from my hometown in Alberta. It is a very popular salad with the nurses at work. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon liquid honey
2 teaspoons grainy mustard or 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
12 leaves butter lettuce
2 fresh pears, cored and thinly sliced
1 ounce Stilton cheese, crumbled or 1 ounce asiago cheese, shaved
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

n small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, honey and mustard.
Place 3 lettuce leaves on each plate. Arrange sliced pears on top and sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.
Drizzle dressing over top.

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD

Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad image

Make and share this Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 -3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onions
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large salad bowl,combine the romaine,Swiss cheese,cashews,pears and cranberries.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid,combine the vinaigrette ingredients;shake well.
Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SUMMER SALAD WITH ASIAGO, PEARS, AND CASHEWS

Summer Salad with Asiago, Pears, and Cashews image

Enjoy this fresh toss salad made with greens and pear. Perfect for side dish that can be ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (5 oz) mixed spring greens
1/2 cup shaved Asiago cheese
1 medium ripe pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cashew halves and pieces

Steps:

In small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients.
In medium bowl, toss greens with dressing; arrange on serving platter. Top with remaining salad ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g