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.
GOAT'S CHEESE, PEAR & CANDIED PECAN SALAD
This extra-special vegetarian starter is bursting with contrasting flavours and textures, such as spiralized pear, crunchy roasted nuts and creamy cheese
Provided by James Martin
Categories Starter
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and put the pecans on a non-stick baking sheet. Sprinkle over the sugar and maple syrup, and toss to combine. Roast for 5-7 mins until golden, then leave to cool completely before roughly chopping.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the ingredients and seasoning well. In a large bowl, combine the pear with the rocket, and toss with a little of the dressing.
- Just before serving, blowtorch or grill the goat's cheese rounds until golden. To serve, put the remaining dressing in a squeezy bottle and swirl around the edge of the plate. Put the pear and rocket salad in the middle, scatter over the nuts and top with the goat's cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
APPLE, PEAR AND CANDIED PECAN SALAD
I got this recipe off a whole foods market website. It is very light and refreshing. The recipe as written calls for organic fruits and vegetables.
Provided by DB1971
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Ingredient option: You can substitute store-bought candied pecans and store bought vinegarette for a simpler prep.
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Spoon the sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Mix it up and set it aside. Place the egg white in a bowl and add the pecans tossing to coat completely. Place the pecans in the plastic bag with sugar and cinnamon. Shake the bag to coat all the pecans. Spread them on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let them cool, breaking them up with a spatula.
- Meanwhile, toss the pears, apples, greens, onion slices and cheese in large serving bowl. Add the pecans when they have cooled.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss into the salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 324.9, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 16.3, Protein 8.2
PEAR, BLUE CHEESE & CANDIED PECAN SALAD
Steps:
- Heat sugar, butter, OJ & spices. Melt and toss in nuts,stir to cover. Spread on a lined cookie sheet. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, turn w/ flipper every 15 minutes. Separate pecans while warm and Cool on wax paper. They will store for weeks in an airtight container. Portion spring greens on plates, add cubed pears, sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and candied pecans, top with salad dressing -serve
CANDIED PECAN AND PEAR SALAD
Spiced nuts and mellow pears bring a nice crunch to this salad. You'll love the white cheddar and tangy vinaigrette, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 14 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; add pecans and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 325° for 15 minutes or until well glazed, stirring once. Spread on foil to cool; break into pieces., Just before serving, combine the lettuce, pears and cheese in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with candied pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CANDIED PECAN, PEAR, AND LEAFY GREEN SALAD
This is a salad I usually serve for special occasions.....Thanksgiving or Christmas. I usually make 2 batches of the pecans, because for some reason they get gobbled up and we need more. I didn't list cheese in the ingredient list, but we like to add some gorgonzola or feta cheese as well. If you add the cheese, you probably...
Provided by Lynette !
Categories Lettuce Salads
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Place the sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until the sugar dissolves, stirring gently as needed to dissolve the sugar evenly (about 1 minute). Continue cooking 1 minute or until golden (do not stir).
- 2. Remove from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts to coat evenly. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; separate nuts quickly. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside until cool. Break into small pieces.
- 3. Combine the vinegar and mustard, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add the oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in the capers.
- 4. Combine the lettuces and radicchio; top with the pear and candied walnuts. Drizzle the dressing evenly ove the salad, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
TINA'S PEAR, BLUE CHEESE & CANDIED PECAN SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat sugar, butter, OJ & spices. Melt and toss in nuts, stir to cover. Spread on a lined cookie sheet. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, turn w/ flipper every 15 minutes. They will be runny at first, but as you bake & turn them, they will become drier and more sticky. Separate pecans while warm and let cool on wax paper. They will store for weeks in an airtight container. Portion spring greens on plates, add cubed pears, sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and candied pecans, top with salad dressing - serve. Options: 1 - sometimes I marinate the pears in the dressing before plating. 2 - If you have a grill pan, you can also grill sliced pears, instead of cubing them.
PEAR AND CANDIED PECAN (PRALINE) SALAD
Steps:
- n small bowl, mix together sugar, 1/2-teaspoon salt, 1/4-teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, 1/4-teaspoon pepper and cayenne. In medium skillet, combine butter, sugar mixture and pecans. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has melted and nuts are coated. Cool on lightly greased aluminum foil. In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4-teaspoon salt and 1/4-teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. To serve, toss greens with dressing. Add pears and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans.
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