Best 7 Pear Salad With Blue Cheese And Pine Nuts Recipes

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Feast your eyes on a culinary delight that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the senses – Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Pine Nuts. This vibrant salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Crisp and refreshing pear slices, creamy and tangy blue cheese crumbles, crunchy pine nuts, and a zesty honey-mustard dressing come together in perfect harmony to create a dish that is both elegant and satisfying. Indulge in a culinary journey that will transport you to a realm of flavor ecstasy. And don't forget to explore the other delectable recipes featured in this article, including a delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad, a hearty and flavorful roasted vegetable salad, and a refreshing and vibrant citrus salad. Each recipe offers a unique explosion of flavors and textures, promising a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling inspired and satisfied.

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TOSSED SALAD WITH PINE NUTS



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This wonderful 5-ingredient recipe from Alice Tremont in Rochester Hills, Michigan is easy and elegant...with lots of blue cheese flavor and crunch from the pine nuts. Topped with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, it couldn't be much easier to toss together on a busy weeknight or much nicer to serve company. Alice often serves it on special occasions and says it always gets compliments, and that adding grilled chicken breast turns it into a fuss-free and fabulous main dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups spring mix salad greens
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 to 1/3 cup raspberry vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine greens and onion. Sprinkle with blue cheese and pine nuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g 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

PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Fresh pear slices, red onions, toasted pine nuts, crumbled blue cheese and raspberry vinaigrette turn ordinary salad greens into an elegant side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Nuts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
2 fresh pears, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss salad greens with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
  • Serve topped with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

GRIDDLED PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Contrast sweet grilled fruit with salty robust blue cheese and a honey vinaigrette in this stylish salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 firm, ripe pears , sliced lengthways into 1cm slices
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
250g bag mixed salad leaf
150g pack blue cheese , crumbled
crusty bread , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the pears in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tsp of the oil. Heat a griddle pan, then cook the pears, in batches, for 1 min on each side. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix the remaining oil, vinegar and honey. Toss the pears, leaves and cheese, divide between 4 plates and drizzle with the dressing. Serve with bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

ARUGULA AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD



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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

4 firm, almost-ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
N/A pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
6 cups arugula or mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/4 cup fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
12 calendula blossoms

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.

PEAR SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND PINE NUTS RECIPE



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Provided by sheberger

Number Of Ingredients 12

Dressing:
2 large ripe pears cut in 1/2 inch cubes
1 1/2-2 bags greens, your favorite kind
1 pkg blue cheese
1/4 c toasted pine nuts (can add more as you like)
1 large shallot minced
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbps red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/8 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp coarse black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Combine dressing ingredients in small jar and shake to combine or whisk together. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. This is important. It makes a difference. 2. Toast pine nuts at 350 degrees about 8-10 minutes, be careful because they will burn! Let cool. 3. Combine greens, pears, blue cheese, pine nuts and toss with dressing. Serve immediately. I like to let people put their own dressing on. Sometimes people are picky about that. ENJOY!!!

PEAR, CHICORY & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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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

Tips:

  • Select ripe, firm pears: Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised, as they will not hold their shape well in the salad.
  • Use a variety of greens: Arugula, spinach, and watercress are all good choices for this salad. You can also use a mix of greens for a more complex flavor.
  • Toast the pine nuts: Toasting the pine nuts adds a nutty flavor to the salad. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown.
  • 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. Look for a blue cheese that is creamy and has a strong flavor.
  • Dress the salad just before serving: This will help to prevent the greens from wilting.

Conclusion:

This pear salad with blue cheese and pine nuts is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy pine nuts are a perfect combination. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for a weeknight dinner.

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