Best Baby Greens With Pears Gorgonzola And Pecans Recipes
BABY GREENS WITH GRAPES, PECANS AND GORGONZOLA
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Butter a metal cookie sheet and set aside. In non-stick frypan, combine first set of ingredients. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Mixture will be bubbly and foamy looking (BE CAREFUL THIS IS EXTREMELY HOT!) Add pecan halves and stir while cooking for one and 1/2 minutes. Remove pecans to cookie sheet and spread to separate. Let cool thoroughly. Whisk together dressing ingredients until combined. To assemble salad, toss greens with grapes, nuts and vinaigrette.
- Nuts can be done in advance, keep stored in airtight container. Dressing can be made in advance and stored refrigerated.
- Nutritional Stats: Calories 458; Protein 6.5g; Carbohydrate 23g; Fat 40g; Calories from Fat 75%; Saturated Fat 9g; Cholesterol 31mg; Fiber 2.6g; Sodium 592mg
BABY GREENS WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA AND PECANS
Young tender baby greens, topped with slices of mellow ripe pears with a sprinkling of Gorgonzola and toasted pecans. The flavors are enhanced by the Honey Mustard Dressing. This salad goes well with pork or chicken.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all the dressing ingredients in a small container with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to blend.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- If not serving immediately, place the dressing in refrigerator. Before serving, allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Layer chilled salad plates with the baby greens and top with thinly sliced pears.
- Sprinkle with toasted pecans and cheese, drizzle with dressing as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 295.4, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 24.7, Protein 5.4
GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD
This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe to make a main dish salad.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings (1-1/4 cups dressing).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, pear halves and salt; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a salad bowl, combine the greens, chopped pears, tomato, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing; toss to coat. Serve with pepper if desired. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.
Nutrition Facts :
BABY GREENS WITH A WARM GORGONZOLA DRESSING
This was the result of an attempt to imitate a salad dressing at a restaurant. I did modify it to include bacon and I serve it warm. The dressing is also fantastic over gnocchi or tortellini.
Provided by Cheri
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
- Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, garlic, and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently.
- Toss the baby greens, almonds, and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 634.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
BABY GREENS AND GRAPES WITH GORGONZOLA VINAIGRETTE
I love salads with textures, colour and flavour. This salad has it all! The pecans alone are wonderful....you would be lucky if you have enough to serve without eating them before hand!!
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pecans: Spray cookie sheet with "Pam" In frying pan, combine first set of ingredients except for pecans.
- Bring to boil over medium high heat.
- Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Mixture will be bubbly and foamy looking, and very hot.
- Add pecans and stir while cooking fo 1-1/2 minutes.
- Spoon pecans onto cookie sheet and spread out to separate; let cool.
- Dressing: In a blender, combine ingredients.
- To Serve: Combine salad greens with just enough dressing to coat (may have leftovers).
- Divide onto plates and top with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 557.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 17.4, Protein 4
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