Best 9 Pear Toasted Walnut And Mixed Green Salad With Champagne Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipes

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Pear, Toasted Walnut, and Mixed Green Salad with Champagne Cranberry Vinaigrette: A Symphony of Flavors

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Pear, Toasted Walnut, and Mixed Green Salad, artfully dressed in a Champagne Cranberry Vinaigrette. This vibrant salad offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy pears, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a burst of sweetness from dried cranberries. The crowning glory is the Champagne Cranberry Vinaigrette, a sophisticated dressing that elevates the salad to a gourmet delight. Whether you're seeking a refreshing lunch option or a delectable side dish, this salad promises to tantalize your taste buds. Its visual appeal, with pops of color from the pears and cranberries, makes it a feast for the eyes as well. So, embark on a culinary journey and discover the symphony of flavors in this exquisite salad.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ELEGANT CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD



Elegant Cranberry Pear Salad image

This salad recipe, with its combination of fresh ingredients and crunchy walnuts, is quick to make and yet looks very elegant. -Irene Fenlason, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium pear, chopped
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



Simple Green Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 small head green leaf lettuce, torn or cut into bite-size pieces
1 small head red leaf lettuce, torn or cut into bite-size pieces
1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 seedless cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the cherry tomatoes, onions, green leaf lettuce, red leaf lettuce, bell peppers and cucumbers in a large salad bowl.
  • In small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Gradually whisk in the oil to emulsify. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Toss the salad with vinaigrette and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.

GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette image

Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.

Provided by Nancy W

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

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 pound mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CRANBERRY-PEAR TOSSED SALAD



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Kris Hernandez of Oneida, Wisconsin often treats dinner guests to this colorful and fruity salad. Pears, dried cranberries and mixed greens are combined with sugarcoated walnuts and blue cheese, then drizzle with a sweep apricot-flavored dressing that's sure to tantalize the taste buds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup apricot nectar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 medium ripe pears, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a large bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients; set aside. In a heavy small skillet, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add walnuts; stir to coat. Remove from the heat. , In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, pears and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with nuts and blue cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

FRESH PEAR AND FIG MIXED GREEN SALAD



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Provided by Reggie Southerland

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups salad mix, store bought
1 bartlett pear, cored and thinly sliced
6 fresh figs (green or purple), sliced in 1/2
4 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola
4 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans
Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons lemon curd
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place a pile of greens on each salad plate. Arrange the fruits on top and sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Lightly drizzle with vinaigrette.;
  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This colorful salad is a bright and tasty introduction to a special meal. Dried cranberries and tart apples along with glazed walnuts and rich blue cheese add interest to the mix.-Gretchen Farr, Port Orford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
SALAD:
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
1 medium tart apple, chopped
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup glazed walnuts
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes., Cool slightly. Place the cranberry mixture, vinegar and mustard in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with 1 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY-WALNUT SALAD



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A warm salad is a nice change of pace at holiday dinners. Port wine infuses cranberries with flavor, while balsamic vinegar adds a bit of tang to the dressing.-Becky Walch, Manteca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup port wine
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/4 cup cubed Gouda cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine cranberries and wine. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until plumped. Set aside to cool. Drain cranberries, reserving liquid; set aside., Return reserved liquid to saucepan; add the onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Cool slightly; whisk in oil., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, bacon, walnuts, cheese and cranberries. Drizzle with onion mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FALL SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This is a great starter for Thanksgiving dinner that is both delicious and festive.

Provided by Cynthia

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
2 medium heads Belgian endive - washed, dried and chopped
2 red Anjou pears
½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften. Remove from heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Place in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Core and julienne one pear, core and dice the other.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Toss and drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
  • Divide among salad plates and garnish with julienned pear. Top with any additional walnuts as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 171.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

TOSSED PEAR AND CRANBERRY SALAD



Tossed Pear and Cranberry Salad image

Assemble everything you need for this sweet Tossed Pear and Cranberry Salad for the holidays this year. This pear and cranberry salad only takes 10 minutes to prepare, which is great for busy party prep, and it is full of festive colors for the holiday table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 fresh pears (1 lb.), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix, divided
6 cups loosely packed torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Toss pears with 1/4 cup dressing. Let stand 15 min.
  • Combine greens, nuts and cranberries in large bowl.
  • Add pear mixture and remaining dressing; toss lightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the right pears: Select ripe, firm pears with no bruises or blemishes. Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett pears are all good choices for this salad.
  • Toasting the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast them in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
  • Making the champagne cranberry vinaigrette: The champagne cranberry vinaigrette is a key component of this salad. Be sure to use a good quality champagne vinegar and fresh cranberries. You can also add a touch of honey or maple syrup to taste.
  • Assembling the salad: Layer the mixed greens, pears, walnuts, and cranberries in a large bowl. Drizzle with the champagne cranberry vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This pear, toasted walnut, and mixed green salad with champagne cranberry vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, tart cranberries, and tangy vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at your table.

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