Best Mixed Greens With Apple Pear Pecans And Feta Recipes

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MIXED GREENS SALAD, PEARS, APPLE AND TOASTED PECANS



Mixed Greens Salad, Pears, Apple and Toasted Pecans image

An impressive salad with wonderful colors! This will "wow" your guests. It could be used as a main dish by adding small pieces of chicken. Outstanding salad!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups mixed baby lettuces and spring greens, torn
1 small head romaine lettuce, torn
2 bosc pears
1 red apple
4 ounces blue cheese
1/2 cup toasted pecans, broken
wine vinaigrette dressing (I use Kraft Seven Seas Red Wine Vinaigrette)

Steps:

  • In large bowl mix leaf salad greens and romaine lettuce. Leaving peeling on for color, cut apple and pears in bite-size pieces and add to greens.
  • Add crumbled blue cheese and toasted pecans. Drizzle only enough vinaigrette dressing to moisten well. Toss well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 416.7, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 14.5, Protein 10

BABY MIXED GREENS WITH APPLE PEAR, PECANS AND FETA



Baby Mixed Greens With Apple Pear, Pecans and Feta image

Here's another lovely dish from Costco Connection magazine. I think this salad would be a nice starter for Thanksgiving.

Provided by SoCalCookerGal

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons pecans (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper (to taste)
6 cups baby mixed greens
1 apple pear (cored and thinly sliced into wedges)
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
1/3 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, pecans, honey and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well blended.
  • Add the greens and toss to coat with the dressing. Divide the salad among
  • 4 plates Top with apple pear slices and sprinkle on the feta and the pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 141.7, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 17.8, Protein 3.3

APPLE-FETA TOSSED SALAD



Apple-Feta Tossed Salad image

A friend of mine shared this recipe with me after I raved about the delightful salad at dinner. I have served it for years now, and no matter where i take it, I have to bring along copies of the recipe to hand out. -Marlene Clark Apple Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup walnut halves
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
SALAD:
5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 medium red apple, chopped
1/2 to 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in sugar and pepper. Add walnuts; toss to coat. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Top with walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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