Best 13 Chicken With Pear And Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our enticing Chicken with Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Savor the tender chicken, perfectly cooked to retain its succulent texture, complemented by the delicate sweetness of ripe pears and the bold pungency of blue cheese. This exquisite dish is elevated with a balsamic vinaigrette, adding a touch of acidity and depth to every bite. Our culinary journey continues with two additional salad recipes that explore exciting flavor combinations. The Arugula and Peach Salad captivates with its vibrant colors and tantalizing contrast between the peppery arugula and the juicy sweetness of peaches, while the Spinach and Strawberry Salad offers a refreshing blend of textures and tastes, featuring crisp spinach, sweet strawberries, and a tangy citrus vinaigrette. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover a world of flavors that will delight your senses.

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

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH SUGARED PECANS, PEARS AND BLUE CHEESE



Crispy Chicken Salad with Sugared Pecans, Pears and Blue Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 pounds chicken tenders
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bags (10 ounces each) mixed baby greens
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 Bosc pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup Danish blue cheese, crumbled
Dressing, recipe follows
Sugared Pecans, recipe follows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a medium bowl. Place panko in another bowl. Dip chicken first in eggs, then in panko.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken to pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Remove chicken with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • In large bowl, toss greens, onion, pears, and cheese. Add just enough dressing to coat well. Arrange greens on 6 plates. Top with chicken tenders and Sugared Pecans. Drizzle with additional dressing and pass remainder.
  • Add all ingredients, except oil, to a blender container. Blend until well combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and blend until creamy. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and store in the refrigerator if making ahead of time.
  • Carefully melt sugar in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir in cayenne pepper, salt and pecans. Stir until nuts are well coated, then transfer to a plate lined with wax paper coated with cooking spray. When cool, break into pieces. Store in an airtight container if making ahead of time.

CHICKEN WITH PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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I discovered this recipe in a cook book I recently purchased. It sounds delicious! I have not tried it, but I have chosen to share the recipe with you. Cook time is marinade time for the chicken. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Bobtail

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ounces olive oil
6 shallots, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon English mustard
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon flour
2/3 cup chicken stock
1 apple, diced finely
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon heavy cream
salt and pepper
3 1/2 cups cooked rice
2 large pears, diced
1 cup blue cheese, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon sesame oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.9, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 89.5, Sodium 434.9, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 37.6

CHICKEN, PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This is a perfect light meal for the hot summer days. When grilling chicken breasts, grill a couple of extra and put in fridge for use in this salad. This recipe is compliments of The Diabetic Cookbook.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups torn mixed salad greens or 6 cups mesclun
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into bite-size pieces
2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
fresh ground black pepper
bleu cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl combine the greens, chicken and salad dressing.
  • Toss gently to coat.
  • Divide among 4 chilled, individual plates.
  • Arrange pear slices on top of salad.
  • Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 39.2, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.1, Protein 13.9

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (10 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews)
1 bunch watercress
1 bunch arugula
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Belgian endive
2 ripe pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Comice
2 ounces mild blue cheese (about 1/2 cup loosely packed crumbles)

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.

CHICKEN, PEAR, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This Chicken, Pear, And Blue Cheese Salad packs a bunch of flavor and is so easy to throw together for a quick weeknight meal! Spring mix, grilled chicken (for extra added protein!), sliced pear, crumbled blue cheese, and walnut pieces...can you say yum?! To top it all off, I drizzled it with some Bolthouse Farms Pomegranate Poppy Seed yogurt dressing. Totally drool worthy!

Provided by Cooking With Fudge

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled
2 cups spring mix
1/2 pear, sliced
1/2 ounce crumbled blue cheese
1/8 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons salad dressing of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, assemble the spring mix.
  • Top with grilled chicken, sliced pear, blue cheese, and walnuts.
  • Drizzle with the salad dressing of your choice. I used Bolthouse Farms Pomegranate Poppy Seed yogurt dressing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 503 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 434 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 13 g

CHICKEN PEAR SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups per serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups torn salad greens or chopped romaine
1/2 cup reduced-calorie, fat-free or regular blue cheese salad dressing
1 1/4 cups cooked chicken strips
1 medium yellow or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 can (15 oz.) Del Monte® Lite Sliced Pears, drained
(Optional) 1 oz. crumbled blue cheese (about 1/4 cup total)
(Optional) coarsely ground black pepper
(Optional) chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Arrange equal amounts of the salad greens on each of 4 dinner plates.
  • 2. Spoon equal amounts of the dressing evenly over all.
  • 3. Top with the chicken, onions and pears. Sprinkle evenly with the blue cheese and black pepper, if desired.
  • For additional flavor and texture: Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries or unsweetened cherries on top with 2 ounces thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 cup).
  • For a lighter version: Use reduced fat blue cheese and fat-free dressing.

PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This crisp fall salad gets its tartness from fresh pears, an extra crunch from pecans and a hint of creaminess from blue cheese. It's simple, but always impresses. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 cups torn romaine
2/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
2 medium pears, sliced
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup glazed pecans

Steps:

  • Place romaine in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with pears, cheese and pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE



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Classic pear salad gets an innovative makeover with chicken and maple vinaigrette. We like to serve it over crisp romaine for a refreshing experience. -Chrysa Duran, Cambridge, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups torn romaine
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium pear, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
Dash salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, pear, cheese and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD



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This beautiful, flavorful salad from Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah is sprinkled with feta cheese, sweetened cranberries and walnuts for extra depth, pop, and crunch. -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups spring mix salad greens
1 medium ripe pear, sliced
1-1/2 cups cooked chicken strips
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • On each of four salad plates, arrange the greens, pear, chicken, feta cheese, cranberries and nuts. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BLUE CHEESE PEAR CHICKEN



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I really enjoy the flavor combination of blue cheese and pears. This recipe combines these flavors into a wonderful meal. Serve with a fresh garden salad. Enjoy! Update - I'm going to be testing this recipe a little more.

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breasts
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine
2 pears, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 minced garlic cloves (use more or less if you like)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup blue cheese (original recipe calls for 1/2 cup)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
  • Pour chicken stock and wine on top of filets.
  • Top with sliced pears and dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Cook on low heat for 4-5 hour or until the chicken slides off a knife.
  • When done, stir in the whipping cream and blue cheese simmer until cheese melts.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.7, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 197.7, Sodium 360.9, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 35.3

PEAR, CHICORY & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Pear, chicory & blue cheese salad image

Creamy blue cheese, ripe pears and walnuts make a winning combination in this elegant salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 small heads chicory (we used a mix of red and pale green)
2 ripe but firm pears , quartered and cored
juice 1 lemon
handful flat-leaf parsley , chopped
50g walnut halves
2 tbsp walnut oil
100g blue cheese (Stichelton, Stilton or Barkham Blue all work well) or vegetarian alternative

Steps:

  • Discard the outer leaves from the chicory and slice in half lengthways. Cut out the base root, then slice into long, thin slivers and rinse. Pat dry and put in a bowl. Cut each pear quarter into 3 and toss with a little lemon juice to prevent discolouring. Add to the bowl with the parsley and walnut halves.
  • Make a dressing by mixing the walnut oil with the remaining lemon juice and seasoning, then add to the bowl. Toss everything together, then plate up, crumbling over the cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.51 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN AND PEAR SALAD



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Turn everyday greens into a spectacular salad by adding chicken, red pepper and sliced pears. This makes a hearty lunch-or add some bread and soup for dinner. Yum! Sarita Johnston - San Antonio, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1-1/4 cups sliced cooked chicken
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears, drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Divide salad greens among four plates. Top with chicken, red pepper and pears. Sprinkle with pepper; serve with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This salad brings together ingredients that really enhance each other, and the dressing packs a perfect punch with maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It's a favorite in my family!

Provided by SPERL25

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
½ cup sliced red onion
1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
½ cup chopped candied pecans
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup walnut oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 630.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears: Use ripe, firm pears for the best flavor and texture. Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality blue cheese: The blue cheese is a key ingredient in this salad, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that you enjoy the flavor of.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
  • Serve the salad immediately: The salad is best served immediately after it is made, while the chicken is still warm and the pears are still crisp.

Conclusion:

This chicken with pear and blue cheese salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet pears, savory chicken, and tangy blue cheese is irresistible. The salad is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken with pear and blue cheese salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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