Best Pear And Cheese Salad Recipes

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
• To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake, shaking the pan occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant, about 7 to 10 minutes. Let the nuts cool, and then coarsely chop.
• Trim the stems of the watercress and arugula. Wash and dry the leaves.
• Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a large salad bowl. Season with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.
• Halve the endive lengthwise, cut out core, then thinly slice crosswise and add all the lettuces to the bowl. Quarter and core the unpeeled pears and thinly slice; add to the salad. Scatter the cheese and nuts over the salad, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the salad gently to evenly dress all the greens. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

BABY GREENS, PEAR, WALNUT, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 6 plates. Top with pear slices, dividing equally. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Drizzle lightly with remaining dressing and serve.

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Place salad in a large bowl.
• Top with onion, pear, pecans and blue cheese. Toss until combined.
• Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat, or serve on the side.

ARUGULA, PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Vinaigrette Dressing:.
• In a small bowl combine the shallot, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, salt and pepper and whisk until the salt is dissolved.
• Whisk in the olive oil and let vinaigrette stand at room temperature until salad is assembled.
• Salad:.
• Combine the arugula, romaine, pears and half of the pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.
• Crumble half of the goat cheese over the ingredients in the bowl (this works best if the cheese is very cold).
• Whisk the vinaigrette until uniform and add all but 2 tablespoons of it to the bowl.
• Gently toss the salad with your hands or salad tongs, coating the ingredients well with the vinaigrette. If the salad seems dry, add the vinaigrette in small increments until it is dressed to your liking.
• Crumble the remaining cheese over the salad and sprinkle the remaining pomegranate seeds and the pistachios over the top. Serve immediately.

FRESH POACHED PEAR, TOASTED PECAN AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To assemble salad, wash lettuce well and drain until very dry. Toss leaves in the Pear Vinaigrette in a salad bowl. Add the bleu cheese and pecans.
• Place a mound of lettuce on each of 4 plates. Serve with 1/2 a Poached Pear.
• Peel pears, leaving stems intact and trimming bottom to "seat" them firmly in bottom of large stockpot.
• Into the stockpot, add the wine, water, sugar, vanilla bean, star anise, lemon and orange peels, and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from stove and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Reserve 1/4 cup of poaching liquid for the vinaigrette.
• Place ingredients in large bowl and whisk together. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

EASY BEET, PEAR, AND GOAT-CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together juice, vinegar, oil, and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange beets and pears on four serving plates. Drizzle with dressing. Scatter cheese and nuts over, and season with more pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

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

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.

TANGY PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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.

ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH TAMARI PECANS AND MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and syrup. Whisk in the oil and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the greens, pecans and currants. Sprinkle with the cheese and season lightly with salt and pepper. Whisk the dressing again and drizzle it over the salad.
• Toss the salad gently and briefly; you do not want the cheese to crumble any further and clump together.
• Divide the salad among 4 chilled salad plates. Fan the pear slices over each serving.
• Put the pear juice in a saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and skim the thick foam that rises to the surface.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer very gently, skimming occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the juice reduces to the consistency of maple syrup.
• Let cool to room temperature. Use now or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a shallow bowl, stir the tamari and molasses together to blend. Season with cayenne and salt, to taste.
• Add the pecans and toss until they are coated. Transfer the pecans to a clean kitchen towel and let drain briefly.
• Spread the pecans on a wire rack set on a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes, or until fairly dry and toasted.
• Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the rack. Chop the pecans into 1/4-inch pieces.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEAR, BLUE CHEESE AND APRICOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine arugula leaves and bibb lettuce in a salad bowl. Squeeze a little lemon juice over pear slices to keep them from browning. Arrange them on top of lettuces. Top salad with blue cheese crumbles. Combine vinegar and apricot preserves. Stream in oil as you whisk dressing. Pour dressing over salad, season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and serve.

PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, dry roasted pecans over medium heat for 1 to 5 minutes; stirring frequently. Finely chop.
• Meanwhile, arrange ½ cup salad greens on each of eight plates; set aside.
• Cut pears in half lengthwise. With a melon baler, remove seeds and make a small, round cavity in each pear half.
• Cut cheese into eight pieces; shape each into a ball. Roll in pecans and place one in each pear cavity. Arrange pears on lettuce.
• Pour vinegar into a small bowl; add sugar, whisking until dissolved.
• Add oil in a fine stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Drizzle evenly over pears; sprinkle with any remaining pecans.

BLUE CHEESE AND PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Place pears, cut side down, in a baking dish. Brush with 2 tsp lemon juice. Add water and remaining lemon juice to pan.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender. Drain and cool to room temperature.
• In a small bowl whisk the oil, vinegar salt and pepper. In another bowl combine the , blue cheese, walnuts and onions along with thee dried cranberries.
• Just before serving, divide lettuce among plates; place sliced pears and remainder of ingredients on top and drizzle with balsamic dressing. Enjoy!

CARAMELISED PEAR AND ROCKET (ARUGULA) SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the butter, vinegar and sugar in a frying pan over medium heat.
• When butter is melted add the pear and walnuts and cook for 4-6 minutes until the pear is just soft.
• Place the rocket on serving plates and top with the pear and walnuts.
• Spoon over the pan juices and top with the blue cheese.

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all salad ingredients.
• In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended. Add to salad; toss to mix.

CHICKEN WITH PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a deep bowl, mix olive oil, shallots, garlic, tarragon and mustard.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the chicken breasts in this mixture, coating well.
• Chill for 4 hours.
• Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.
• Quickly fry the chicken in a deep non-stick pan for 4 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the chicken to a large serving platter.
• Add the marinade to the pan, bring to a boil and sprinkle with the flour.
• Add the chicken stock, apples and walnuts.
• Gently simmer for 5 minutes.
• Return the chicken to the pan with the sauce in it.
• Add the heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes.
• Mix the salad ingredients together and place a small amount on each plate.
• Top each plate with a chicken breast and a spoonful of the sauce.
• Serve immediately.

BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH ONION AND PEAR

Steps:

• Divide lettuce between two salad plates. Top with pears, onion, blue cheese and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, syrup, mustard, garlic powder and onion powder until blended. Drizzle over salads.

ROASTED PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Halve and core the pears and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in an ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pears and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer pan to the oven and continue cooking until the pears are softened, about 5 to 7 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, whisk the mustard and vinegar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Set aside.
• Toss the watercress, arugula, and endive in a large bowl. Add the blue cheese and dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Toss the warm pears into the salad. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO, BLUE CHEESE, AND PEAR

Steps:

• Coarsely chop chives and put in a food processor. Add olive oil and purée for 1 minute. Transfer to a squeeze bottle dispenser and set aside.
• Evenly distribute arugula onto 4 medium plates. Top with prosciutto and blue cheese.
• Peel and core pears, then cut in half. Cut each half into thin slices and add to plates in a fan shape.
• Drizzle chive olive oil over each salad and decoratively add some to the sides of the plates. Repeat with balsamic glaze.

SPINACH, PEAR, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• With a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, shave the pears, rotating the fruit as you work to form thin, even pieces.
• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach, pears, and blue cheese among four serving plates; sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette. Serve immediately.