**Pear Salad with Warm Shallot Dressing Recipe**
This pear salad is a beautiful and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The pears are roasted until they are tender and slightly caramelized, and then tossed with a warm shallot dressing. The salad is finished with a sprinkling of crumbled blue cheese and chopped walnuts. This recipe also includes instructions for making a simple vinaigrette dressing, which can be used in place of the warm shallot dressing.
PEAR SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND WALNUTS
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
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 VINAIGRETTE
This is a light and lovely salad dressing that lends itself well to a simple and elegant salad. I love to use it on a salad of butter lettuce, arugula, goat cheese, and caramelized pecans - simply delicious!
Provided by Jill Tall
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend the pear, white wine, garlic, Dijon mustard, white balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and sea salt in a blender until well combined; drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a thin, steady stream while continuing to blend. Blend a few seconds longer until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 59.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
ROASTED PEAR AND SHALLOT SALAD WITH SHERRY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE
This salad incorporates seasonal fruits and vegetables and uses simple techniques to enhance their flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, 3 tablespoons vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange pears and shallots in a single layer in a small roasting pan; pour honey mixture on top, and toss well to coat. Cook until pears and shallots are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 30 minutes, turning them over halfway through.
- Meanwhile, make vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons oil, and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
- Remove roasted pears and shallots from roasting pan. Place pan over high heat; add the water, and cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon, until liquid is reduced by half. Whisk mixture into vinaigrette.
- Combine frisee and endive in a large bowl; toss with vinaigrette. Divide among plates, and arrange pears, shallots, and walnuts alongside.
PEAR SALAD WITH FETA, BACON, HAZELNUTS AND SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Leafy Green Feta Pear Bacon Winter Hazelnut Endive Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl; cool. Cook bacon in same skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels; drain. Crumble bacon into small pieces. Whisk vinegar and remaining 1/2 cup oil in medium bowl to blend. Stir in shallots. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper.
- Combine watercress, endive and pears in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese, hazelnuts and bacon and serve.
GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD WITH MERLOT SHALLOT DRESSING
An elegant summer salad...found at The Fresh Market and tweaked slightly! Not sure why it was dubbed "Merlot" Shallot Dressing, as the original recipe calls for Rose. I used a Pinot Noir and enjoyed the results, so I think any lighter red will work well.
Provided by FolkDiva
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine shallots and wine in a medium sauce pan over high heat. Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Let mixture cool completely. Add vinegar, sugar, garlic and mustard. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
- In a large bowl, mix baby lettuce, cheese, walnuts and bacon. Add pears and toss with Merlot Shallot Dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.4, Fat 57.6, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 411.6, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 10.2, Protein 8.7
WALNUT PEAR SALAD
"This nutty salad is absolutely beautiful with mixed greens," suggests Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington. "Pears and apricot nectar add fruity sweetness."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Combine the pears and dressing in a large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, add greens to pear mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
WARM PEAR SALAD
Pear slices tossed with salad greens, red onion and blue cheese are drizzled with tangy raspberry vinaigrette in this refreshing salad. After enjoying a similar dish at a restaurant, I came home and worked up my own version. My family declared it a winner. -Marjorie Zalewski, Toledo, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, saute pear slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. On salad plates, arrange the greens, pears, onion, blue cheese and sunflower kernels. , In a blender, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Choose ripe pears: Use firm but ripe pears for the best flavor and texture. Pears that are too hard will be bland and crunchy, while pears that are too soft will be mushy.
- Use a variety of greens: Arugula, baby spinach, and watercress are all good choices for this salad. You can also use a mix of greens.
- Toast the walnuts: Toasting walnuts enhances their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to a day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This makes it easy to assemble the salad at the last minute.
- Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is assembled. The pears will start to brown if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This pear salad with warm shallot dressing is a delicious and refreshing autumn salad. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. The combination of sweet pears, tangy dressing, and crunchy walnuts is sure to please everyone at your table.
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