Best 8 Candied Cashew And Pear Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Candied Cashew and Pear Salad, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures. This exceptional dish features crisp pears enveloped in a luscious honey-lemon dressing, complemented by roasted cashews caramelized to perfection. The salad's crowning glory is the zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette, adding a burst of freshness that elevates each bite.

Embark on a delightful journey through our curated collection of recipes, meticulously crafted to satisfy every palate. Discover the secrets behind the irresistible Candied Cashew and Pear Salad, along with variations that cater to diverse preferences. Explore the art of roasting cashews to achieve the perfect balance of crunch and sweetness, and unlock the culinary magic of transforming ordinary pears into extraordinary treats.

Unravel the secrets of the zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette, a versatile dressing that breathes life into salads, grilled vegetables, and more. Delve into the nuances of creating the perfect honey-lemon dressing, a harmonious blend of tangy and sweet that complements the salad's delicate flavors.

Our culinary adventure doesn't end there. We present a symphony of additional recipes that showcase the versatility of our star ingredients, pears, and cashews. Discover the delightful simplicity of our Sautéed Pears with Honey and Cinnamon, a quick and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or fish.

Embark on a culinary expedition with our Candied Cashew and Pear Salad, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Delve into the diverse recipes within this article, each offering a unique perspective on the harmonious blend of pears and cashews. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a journey of culinary exploration, transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD



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A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and we all asked for the recipe. The unexpected sweet-salty mix and lovely dressing make it a hit with everyone. -Arlene Muller, Kingwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch romaine, torn
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, pear and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY CANDIED CASHEWS



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These candied cashews are addictive! They make the perfect homemade gift or topping for a salad. The best part? Only 3 ingredients are needed and they're ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Natasha Bull

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup unsalted cashews
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat and let it melt.
  • Add the sugar and cashews.
  • Stir the mixture frequently (it burns easily so watch it closely) until the sugar melts and caramelizes over the nuts. Once all the sugar has melted and coated the nuts, they're done.
  • Spread them onto a plate or piece of parchment paper so they don't all stick together. Some will clump together, which is fine.
  • Allow them to cool then store them in a sealed container.

CANDIED PECAN PEAR SALAD



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For special occasions, I like to dress up packaged salad greens with sweet pears, crunchy pecans and a slightly tart pomegranate dressing.-Douglas Wasdyke, Effort, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup pomegranate seeds, divided
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup olive oil
1 large pear
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., For dressing, in a blender, combine 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Cut pear into thin slices; sprinkle with lemon juice. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, pears, blue cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CURRIED CASHEW, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD



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Whenever I make this salad for guests, I'm always asked for the recipe and my family always requests this. We call it 'The Good Salad.'

Provided by CHRISTYG

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup cashew halves
4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup olive oil
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ medium Bosc pear, thinly sliced
½ cup halved seedless red grapes

Steps:

  • In a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast cashews until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat, cook bacon strips until crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and soak up grease with a paper towel. Coarsely chop bacon, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 623.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

CASHEW SALAD WITH APPLES & PEARS



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A very pretty salad - great for serving to company. My aunt made this for my son's birthday party and everyone just loved it.

Provided by Sherri35

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup diced swiss cheese
1 diced apple (leave the peel on)
1 diced peeled pear
1 cup cashews
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
2 -3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Toss salad ingredients in large bowl.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients in a separate container. You can toss the salad with the dressing and serve it like that, or let each person put as much or as little dressing on their salad as they would like.
  • The extra dressing stays fresh in the refrigerator for a long time.

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD



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Make and share this Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 -3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onions
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl,combine the romaine,Swiss cheese,cashews,pears and cranberries.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid,combine the vinaigrette ingredients;shake well.
  • Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD



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This is the best salad I've ever eaten and I make it all the time. It is tangy from the blue cheese, fruity from the pears, and crunchy from the caramelized pecans. The mustard vinaigrette pulls it all together.

Provided by Michelle Krzmarzick

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup pecans
⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces.
  • For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 654 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED CASHEWS



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The cashews give the salad a nice sweet crunch. You can make your cashews ahead, and store them in an airtight container until needed to save some time at dinner.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup cashews (roasted is ok)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 pinch salt (if your cashews are not salted)
8 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup chopped baby portabella mushrooms (crimini)
1/4 cup dried cranberries, dried cherries or 1/4 cup raisins
1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300F (you can prepare your cashews several days ahead).
  • In a small saucepan, mix together cashews, sugar, and water over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Cook and stir for about 15 minutes, or until mixture crystallizes.
  • Spread the cashews onto parchment paper on a baking sheet (season with salt now if needed).
  • Bake 15 minutes, then stir mixture.
  • Bake 15 minutes more, then cool cashews before storing in an airtight container (until needed).
  • Place spinach into salad bowl.
  • Top with hard cooked eggs, mushrooms, dried fruit, and candied cashews.
  • Juice the lemon.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, salt, pepper, dijon mustard, and sugar, adjusting sugar to taste.
  • Slowly add olive oil and whisk until dressing emulsifies.
  • Serve dressing over salad as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 84.8, Sodium 366.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 12.3, Protein 6.5

Tips:

  • When choosing pears for this salad, opt for firm, ripe pears that are not too soft. This will help them hold their shape when tossed with the dressing and other ingredients.
  • To make the candied cashews, be sure to use unsalted cashews. Salted cashews will make the candied cashews too salty.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the sugar syrup by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the syrup forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined. If the dressing is too thick, add a little bit of water or vinegar until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • When assembling the salad, toss the pears, cashews, and dressing together gently. Be careful not to overmix the salad, or the pears will become mushy.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. The salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

This candied cashew and pear salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish or light lunch. The sweetness of the pears and cashews pairs perfectly with the tangy dressing, and the crunchy nuts add a nice textural contrast. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or party.

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