Best 7 Cherry Pear And Pecan Salad Recipes

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Looking for a salad that's both refreshing and satisfying? Look no further than this cherry, pear, and pecan salad. This salad is packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the combination of sweet cherries, crisp pears, crunchy pecans, and creamy goat cheese. The dressing is a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. It's the perfect finishing touch to this delightful salad.

This salad is also incredibly versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. For example, you could add some grilled chicken or salmon for a protein boost. Or, you could add some crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese for a different flavor profile. No matter how you choose to make it, this salad is sure to be a hit.

In addition to this cherry, pear, and pecan salad, the article also includes recipes for two other delicious salads:

* **Spinach and strawberry salad**: This salad is a great way to use up fresh spinach and strawberries. It's also a good source of vitamin C and fiber.
* **Kale and roasted sweet potato salad**: This salad is a hearty and healthy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of antioxidants and potassium.

No matter what your taste, you're sure to find a salad you'll love in this article. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking today!

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

PEAR SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND WALNUTS



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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

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 SALAD WITH PECANS



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This pear salad recipe is full of contrasts, with gorgonzola, toasted pecans, and a tangy poppy seed dressing. It's a showstopper!

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ripe pear
1 shallot
1/2 cup pecan pieces
8 cups mixed baby greens
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbles (or feta cheese or goat cheese; omit for vegan)
¼ cup granulated sugar (or honey)
¼ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion flakes
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup grapeseed oil* (or other neutral oil like organic vegetable or canola)
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, white vinegar, dry mustard, onion flakes, and kosher salt. Gradually whisk in the grapeseed oil about 1 tablespoon at a time until a creamy emulsion forms. Whisk in the poppy seeds. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container or jar until serving (allow to come to room temperature if refrigerated).
  • Slice the pear into thin slices. Thinly slice the shallot. See How to Cut a Pomegranate for instructions on removing pomegranate seeds.
  • Place the nuts in a dry skillet (no oil) over medium heat. Heat, shaking the pan and stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the nuts are fragrant and slightly darker brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stay at the stove because the nuts can easily burn! Remove immediately from the heat and transfer to a plate to stop the cooking.
  • Place the greens on a plate or platter. Top with the pear slices, shallot, toasted pecans, pomegranate seeds, and gorgonzola cheese crumbles. Drizzle with the desired amount of dressing and serve (use approximately 6 tablespoons for 4 servings; store the remaining dressing refrigerated).

FRESH PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Pear and Cherry Salad with Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette image

A mix of juicy pears, sweetened nuts, dried cherries, and feta cheese makes this is a show-stopping sweet salad! The taste and colors will impress! You may add more of the pear syrup to the dressing to make it thinner, or increase the amount of yogurt for creamier results.

Provided by Erin

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Yogurt Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
1 (15.25 ounce) can pears in light syrup, drained reserving syrup
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Mix together until sugar and cinnamon are melted and walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat. Spread walnuts on a large plate to cool.
  • In the container of a blender, combine the drained pears, 1/3 cup of the reserved syrup from the can, vinegar, yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; blend until smooth.
  • Assemble the salad by tossing together the mixed greens, spinach, pear slices, dried cherries, feta cheese, and walnuts in a serving bowl. Serve with dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000.4 calories, Carbohydrate 128.5 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 49.3 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1297.2 mg, Sugar 96 g

BLUE-CHEESE-PEAR-PECAN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 to 2 Asian pears
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
3/4 pecan halves, toasted
2 heads Romaine lettuce, leaves only
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, crushed
5 fresh basil leaves, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix the pears, cheese, pecans and romaine in a medium-sized salad bowl.
  • For the dressing; stir together the vinegar, garlic, basil, honey, salt, and pepper and then add oil slowly in a small bowl with wire whisk. Toss the dressing with the salad just before serving.

GOAT'S CHEESE, PEAR & CANDIED PECAN SALAD



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This extra-special vegetarian starter is bursting with contrasting flavours and textures, such as spiralized pear, crunchy roasted nuts and creamy cheese

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Starter

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

100g pecans
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 red-skinned pears , cut into long, thin strips (use a spiralizer, or julienne them)
100g wild rocket
4 x 35g rounds of goat's cheese
1 tsp mustard powder
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and put the pecans on a non-stick baking sheet. Sprinkle over the sugar and maple syrup, and toss to combine. Roast for 5-7 mins until golden, then leave to cool completely before roughly chopping.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the ingredients and seasoning well. In a large bowl, combine the pear with the rocket, and toss with a little of the dressing.
  • Just before serving, blowtorch or grill the goat's cheese rounds until golden. To serve, put the remaining dressing in a squeezy bottle and swirl around the edge of the plate. Put the pear and rocket salad in the middle, scatter over the nuts and top with the goat's cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

PECAN-PEAR GREEN SALAD



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This lovely salad adds a special touch to any meal. The juicy pear slices, toasted pecans and mixed greens are coated in tangy vinaigrette dressing that's a pleasant complement to a sweet and crunchy combination. -Katie Nicklas Ridgway, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large ripe red pear, sliced
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute pear in 1 tablespoon butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. In a small skillet, saute pecans in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt., Divide salad greens between two salad plates; arrange pears over greens. Sprinkle with pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, pepper and remaining salt. Drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts :

CANDIED PECAN PEAR SALAD



Candied Pecan Pear Salad image

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit: The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the final product, so make sure to use the best fruit you can find.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing will allow the flavors of the fruit and nuts to shine through.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best when served fresh, as the fruit will start to wilt if it sits for too long.
  • Add some crunch: The pecans in this salad add a nice crunch, but you could also use walnuts, almonds, or pistachios.
  • Make it a main course: This salad is hearty enough to be served as a main course, especially if you add some grilled chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

This cherry, pear, and pecan salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this one a try.

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