Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors dance and textures harmonize. We present to you a delightful dish that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite: Arugula, Toasted Walnut, and Roasted Pear Salad with Red Wine-Shallot Vinaigrette. This salad is not just a meal; it's an experience.
Picture a bed of peppery arugula, its vibrant green leaves adding a touch of spiciness to the dish. Nestled among the arugula are tender, roasted pear slices, their caramelized edges and soft texture providing a sweet contrast. Toasted walnuts add a nutty crunch and a touch of earthiness, while crumbled goat cheese offers a creamy tang that ties all the elements together.
The pièce de résistance is the red wine-shallot vinaigrette, a symphony of flavors that elevates the salad to new heights. The rich, fruity notes of red wine are perfectly balanced by the sharpness of shallots, creating a dressing that is both robust and elegant.
But that's not all! This article also features three additional recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and inspire your culinary creativity. From a refreshing roasted beet and goat cheese salad to a hearty lentil and roasted vegetable soup, each recipe is a testament to the versatility and endless possibilities of seasonal ingredients.
So, whether you're a seasoned chef looking to expand your repertoire or a home cook seeking inspiration, this article has something for everyone. Dive into the world of flavors and textures, and let your taste buds embark on a journey they won't soon forget.
ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toast nuts in small pan over medium heat until fragrant. Cool.
- Combine arugula and pear in a salad bowl, add nuts then dress the salad with lemon juice and olive oil, salt and pepper. Top salad with lots of blue cheese crumbles.
ARUGULA AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD
Arugula and pears flourish during the cooler late-autumn weather. Put them together for a great balance of sweet and piquant. The arugula is lightly dressed with a maple-sweetened vinaigrette to accentuate the natural flavor of the pears.
Provided by Ellen Ecker Ogden
Categories Salad Fruit Leafy Green Appetizer Roast Vegetarian Pear Arugula Fall Party Advance Prep Required Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2. In a medium bowl, toss the pears, sugar, and butter. Arrange the pears in a single layer in a baking sheet. Bake, turning once, until the pears are barely tender, 10-15 minutes.
- 3. Dry roast the pine nuts in a skillet for 5 minutes, until toasty brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 4. In a large salad bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard, and maple syrup. Add the arugula or salad greens and toss to coat.
- 5. Divide the salad onto four chilled plates. Arrange the roasted pears in a fan around the center, and sprinkle with the cranberries, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Scatter with petals from the calendula blossoms.
ROASTED TOASTED SALAD
This salad is the perfect balance of roasted sweet shallots and butternut squash, on a bed of fresh green leaves, topped with the crunch of pecans, pumpkin seeds and crispy fried onions.
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the salad: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C/Gas mark 4).
- Arrange the butternut squash and shallots on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and mix together. Sprinkle over a pinch of sea salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- Bake until the squash and shallots are lightly browned and tender, about 35 minutes, checking halfway through to give them a mix around.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy-bottomed skillet (no need to add oil), toast the pecans and pumpkin seeds over medium heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Tip the nuts into a bowl and set aside.
- For the dressing: Whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt in a cup or jar.
- Lay the mixed salad leaves and radicchio wedges on a large serving board or platter. Arrange the roasted shallots and squash on top. Drizzle over the dressing. Then sprinkle over the toasted pecans and pumpkin seeds and crispy fried onions.
ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS
Make and share this Arugula and Pear Salad With Toasted Walnuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Pears
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
- Add arugula and pears to bowl; toss to coat.
- Place about 1 1/2 cups salad on each of 4 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon walnuts.
ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH MASCARPONE AND TOASTED WALNUTS
Categories Salad Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Pear Walnut Arugula Spring Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then toast nuts, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with salt to taste. Pour oil into a heatproof measuring cup.
- Stir half of warm toasted walnuts into mascarpone along with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Add oil in a slow stream to 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl, whisking, then whisk in remaining 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cool dressing.
- Halve pear lengthwise and remove core (preferably with a melon-ball cutter), then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on 4 plates, to one side, and drizzle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Toss arugula with enough dressing to coat and mound alongside pear. Spoon a dollop of mascarpone mixture onto each plate between salad and pear, then sprinkle salads with remaining toasted walnuts.
ROASTED PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND PARMESAN
This is absolutely stunning as a first course. I have used other nuts and other cheeses and it always turns out lovely.
Provided by Gay Gilmore
Categories Pears
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 F and put baking sheet in the oven to heat too.
- Cut each pear lengthwise, remove the core, then set cut side down on a board and slice thinly into 5 pieces lengthwise again.
- Toss pear with butter and sugar.
- Place on baking sheet and in oven to roast for 10 min, or until browned on bottom.
- Flip and roast until tender and deep brown, 5 more minutes.
- Let pears cool.
- Toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet until browned, 3 minutes and set aside.
- Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together.
- Combine arugula and pears in large serving bowl, and gentley toss with the dressing.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave curls of Parmesan cheese on top of salad.
- Chop walnuts coarsely and sprinkle on top.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-sliced pears or buy them in a can. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- If you don't have any red wine vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar.
- To make the vinaigrette ahead of time, simply whisk together the ingredients and store it in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a more flavorful salad, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
- If you don't have any arugula, you can substitute baby spinach or mixed greens.
- For a vegan version of the salad, omit the cheese.
Conclusion:
This arugula, toasted walnut, and roasted pear salad with red wine shallot vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of fall. The roasted pears add a touch of sweetness, while the walnuts and cheese provide a nice crunch and creaminess. The red wine shallot vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch, adding a bit of tang and acidity. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
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