Best Mixed Greens Pear Salad Recipes

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MIXED GREENS AND PEAR SALAD



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Although the original of this recipe came from the Kraft Foods Holiday 2007 food & family magazine, it has been tweaked quite a bit to satisfy our own preferences.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Pears

Time 12m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
6 cups mixed salad greens, torn
1 (15 ounce) can pears, sliced, lite, drained
3/4 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup Italian dressing, lite, zesty

Steps:

  • Put pecans, cinnamon & sugar in a zip-lock bag. Seal the bag & toss to coat.
  • Spread nuts evenly onto the bottom of a microwaveable pie plate & microwave on HIGH up to 1 1/2 minutes or until toasted, stirring every 30 seconds.
  • In a large bowl, carefully mix greens with pears, cheese & cranberries.
  • Just before serving add pecans & dressing, then mix carefully.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 251.3, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.9, Protein 5.5

MIXED GREENS & PEAR SALAD



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Transform your greens with the help of this pear salad recipe. Turn some juicy pears into a grand celebration with the Mixed Green & Pear Salad, studded with pear slices, pecan halves and dried cranberries.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fruit Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup pecan halves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon sugar
1 pkg. (5 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
1 large pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine nuts and cinnamon sugar in microwaveable pie plate sprayed with cooking spray; spread evenly onto bottom of pie plate. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until nuts are toasted, stirring every 30 sec.
  • Toss greens with pears, cheese and cranberries in large bowl.
  • Add nuts and dressing; mix lightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

MIXED GREENS WITH PEAR & PECAN SALAD



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Sliced pears, red grapes and crisp greens are tossed with ranch dressing and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese for an enticing autumn salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield Makes 8 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (10 oz.) mixed salad greens
2 fresh pears, sliced
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 pkg. (4.5 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese

Steps:

  • Toss greens with fruit in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.
  • Top with nuts and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

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