Best Fresh Pear Romaine Salad Recipes

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ROMAINE SALAD WITH PEAR, SMOKED BLUE CHEESE, AND CANDIED PECANS



Romaine Salad with Pear, Smoked Blue Cheese, and Candied Pecans image

Provided by Martina McBride

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 romaine hearts, torn (about 6 cups)
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced or chopped (about 3/4 cup)
5 ounces smoked blue cheese, crumbled
1 avocado, diced
4 thinly sliced green onions (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook the sugar and pecans in a small skillet over medium, 5 to 7 minutes or until the sugar has caramelized. Spread the pecans in a single layer on lightly greased wax paper on a large baking sheet. Let them cool completely and then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Layer the lettuce, pears, cheese, avocado, and green onions on a large serving platter. Drizzle with the desired amount of dressing, and top with the pecans.

FRESH PEAR & ROMAINE SALAD



Fresh Pear & Romaine Salad image

A relative gave me the tip to make salad dressings with whatever fruit I was using in my salad. It works like a charm here. Pears make the matching easy. -Jennifer Greiling, Fairview, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2/3 cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh pear
1/3 cup olive oil
SALAD:
1 large pear, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup glazed pecans
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salad, toss sliced pear with lemon juice. In a large bowl, toss romaine with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with pear, pecans, cheese and cherries. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

TANGY PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Tangy Pear and Blue Cheese Salad image

Romaine, blue cheese, chopped pears, walnuts, and red onions, combined with a tangy dressing, make this salad unforgettable. It is a sure hit worth trying!

Provided by LARAL

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup ketchup
½ cup distilled white vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup canola oil
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup toasted chopped walnuts
½ red onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gradually pour in oil, stirring constantly, until well blended.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, blue cheese, pears, walnuts, and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 49.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1197.4 mg, Sugar 35.5 g

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