Best Layered Pear Feta Cranberry Salad With A Balsamic Dressing Recipes

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LAYERED PEAR, FETA, CRANBERRY, SALAD WITH A BALSAMIC DRESSING



Layered Pear, Feta, Cranberry, Salad With a Balsamic Dressing image

This is just a PRETTY salad. I like to serve this in a glass bowl so you can see the layers. Now obviously you can just toss it all together, but for a dinner party or pot luck dinner, this is just really nice. Simple ingredients and it goes together in just minutes. Now I use my basic vinaigrette which you will have a little left over, or if you want just use a good store bought dressing. My secret for this salad is to add a little honey to the dressing that goes really well with the pears and the cranberries. You could always add a little honey to a store bought dressing to achieve the same taste.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 Individual Servings, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 head romaine lettuce (torn or cut into bite size pieces)
3 pears, cut into bite size pieces (I like to use Bosc, Anju, but Asian would work, just use a combination of your favorites)
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (rough chopped)
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Layers -- First layer, lettuce. Second layer, pears. Third layer, cranberries. Fourth layer, feta. Fifth layer, walnuts. Repeat.
  • Garnish -- If you want you can garnish with a few thin slices of pears on top.
  • Drizzle with the vinaigrette and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.1, Fat 48.1, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 436.7, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 17.1, Protein 9.6

CRANBERRY AND FETA SALAD



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A friend's recipe, this is always a hit. Various nuts and cheeses can be substituted with ease. The dressing rocks!

Provided by Raspberry Cordial

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 1 large salad, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head romaine lettuce
1 bunch spinach
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted and cooled
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare salad ingredients.
  • Whisk salad dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 203.5, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 5.5

ELEGANT CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD



Elegant Cranberry Pear Salad image

This salad recipe, with its combination of fresh ingredients and crunchy walnuts, is quick to make and yet looks very elegant. -Irene Fenlason, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium pear, chopped
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD



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This delicious salad works well as a side or on its own. Especially good in fall and winter months when fresh summer salad fare is harder to come by.

Provided by ChrissyCoole

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups mixed baby greens
3 pears, thinly sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup toasted pecans
¾ cup cubed Havarti cheese
½ cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Combine greens, pears, cranberries, pecans, and Havarti cheese in a large bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar dressing over salad and toss. Garnish with almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 49.8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

CRANBERRY FETA SALAD



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Making this bistro-style Cranberry Feta Salad with Dijon vinaigrette takes only 15 minutes. That won't stop the compliments from pouring in though! Your guests will love this Cranberry Feta Salad recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sauces & Condiments

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bag (10 oz.) mixed salad greens
1 cup dried cranberries
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss greens with cranberries, cheese and walnuts in salad bowl.
  • Beat vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add oil, beating until well blended.
  • Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

PEAR, FETA, AND LETTUCE SALAD



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The fresh taste of pears, balsamic vinaigrette, and feta cheese blend wonderfully in this light salad.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 Bosc pear, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 Asian pear, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place the lettuce into a salad bowl, sprinkle on the feta cheese in a layer, and top with a layer of Bosc and Asian pears. Serve with balsamic vinaigrette on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 708.7 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

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