Best 2 Autumn Pear Salad With Candied Walnuts And Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

Autumn Pear Salad With Candied Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette: Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors and Textures

As the season's transition into autumn, savor the essence of the season with this exquisite salad that harmonizes the sweet crunch of pears, nutty caramel notes of candied walnuts, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This delightful dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, featuring vibrant colors and textures that mimic the beauty of fall foliage. With its medley of fresh, seasonal ingredients and homemade dressing, this salad promises a culinary adventure you won't soon forget.

The recipe includes:

- Autumn Pear Salad with Candied Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette: Step-by-step guide to crafting this autumnal delight.

- Candied Walnuts: Discover the secrets of transforming ordinary walnuts into irresistible candied treats.

- Balsamic Vinaigrette: Learn to create a balanced and flavorful dressing that perfectly complements the salad.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PEAR SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND WALNUTS

Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts image

This pear salad recipe is a stunning fall side dish! Simple, elegant, and delicious, it'd be a great addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups mixed salad greens
2 ripe pears (sliced)
1 fennel bulb (sliced paper thin*)
Lemon wedge
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts (or more pecans or walnuts)
⅓ cup shaved pecorino
Balsamic Vinaigrette (for drizzling)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Assemble the salad with the mixed greens and top with the pears and fennel. Squeeze a little lemon over the pears and fennel and toss.
Top with the cranberries, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pecorino. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

PEAR & WALNUT SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Pear & Walnut Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette image

I came up with this salad recipe for Father's Day, and it was a huge hit. I strongly recommend recipe #154351 and recipe #323254 in this!! (I used both walnuts and pecans when making the candied nuts.) It's really pretty if you can get yellow pear tomatoes and use a red pepper, or vise versa.

Provided by Katzen

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 red peppers or 1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 pear, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup walnuts
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 cups spring greens
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

Assemble salad.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 339.9, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 7.3

Tips:

Choose ripe, firm pears for the salad. Bosc or Anjou pears are good choices.
To candy the walnuts, use a large skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts, sugar, and water and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved and the walnuts are coated.
For the balsamic vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
To assemble the salad, combine the pears, walnuts, arugula, and blue cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle with the balsamic vinaigrette and toss to coat.
Serve the salad immediately.

Conclusion:

This autumn pear salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The combination of sweet pears, candied walnuts, tangy blue cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at your table. This salad is also a great way to use up any leftover pears you may have from your fall harvest.