Best 20 Pear Vinaigrette Recipes

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Indulge in a medley of refreshing and flavorful pear vinaigrette recipes that will elevate your salads, grilled meats, and more. From the classic French vinaigrette to unique Asian-inspired variations, these dressings showcase the versatility of pears, transforming them into a culinary treasure. Discover how to balance the sweetness of pears with tangy vinegars, aromatic herbs, and a hint of spice, creating dressings that burst with flavor. Each recipe offers a distinct taste profile, catering to a range of preferences and culinary adventures. Embark on a delightful journey as you explore the world of pear vinaigrettes, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to your everyday meals.

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PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Pear Vinaigrette image

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

1 ripe pear - peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup white wine
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup olive oil

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

ARUGULA, PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE



Arugula, Pear and Goat Cheese Salad With Pomegranate Vinaigrette image

I think this makes a perfect holiday salad. I will be making it for Thanksgiving and will report back. Source: Food52. com / brigidc's. This is her description of the salad. Sweet, salty, tart, crunchy and spicy, this salad has perfect flavor and texture balance. The inspiration was pomegranate molasses, which I learned about when I worked on a Persian food class. I like how the molasses takes the acidic edge off the vinaigrette but it is still tangy and delicious. Be sure to try this no fuss, no muss recipe Recipe #446884 I made my own pomegranate molasses: Recipe #490458 It's easy and can be reduced to make a smaller amount. It can be stored up to 6 months.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cups arugula, lightly packed
4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 ripe pears, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds, Seeding a Pomegranate - Step by Step
3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette Dressing:.
  • In a small bowl combine the shallot, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, salt and pepper and whisk until the salt is dissolved.
  • Whisk in the olive oil and let vinaigrette stand at room temperature until salad is assembled.
  • Salad:.
  • Combine the arugula, romaine, pears and half of the pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.
  • Crumble half of the goat cheese over the ingredients in the bowl (this works best if the cheese is very cold).
  • Whisk the vinaigrette until uniform and add all but 2 tablespoons of it to the bowl.
  • Gently toss the salad with your hands or salad tongs, coating the ingredients well with the vinaigrette. If the salad seems dry, add the vinaigrette in small increments until it is dressed to your liking.
  • Crumble the remaining cheese over the salad and sprinkle the remaining pomegranate seeds and the pistachios over the top. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA, TOASTED WALNUT AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD WITH RED WINE/SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



Arugula, Toasted Walnut and Roasted Pear Salad with Red Wine/Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 firm pears, halved and seeded
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3-4 bunches arugula, cleaned and dried
3/4 cup shelled walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place pear halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet and brush them with honey. Place pan in oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Slice the pears lengthwise into half-inch slices. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and shallots. Whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette. Plate salad individually with pear slices and toasted walnuts sprinkled on top.

PEAR AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Gorgonzola and Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups baby spinach or romaine lettuce
1 ripe pear, cut in half
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
2 ounces Gorgonzola
Champagne Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Fresh cracked pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a decorative bowl or platter, add the spinach or romaine. Cut the pear into fans, and then slice again on the diagonal, add the greens, crumble the Gorgonzola onto the salad and then drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette. Top with fresh cracked pepper and lightly drizzle the whole salad with the honey. Serve immediately.
  • In a small bowl or glass jar, add all the ingredients except the olive oil. Mix well, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEAR, BLUE CHEESE AND APRICOT VINAIGRETTE



Arugula Salad with Pear, Blue Cheese and Apricot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches arugula, washed and dried, stems trimmed (Look for 5 or 6 ounce sacks of washed and trimmed arugula leaves, available in some markets)
1 head bibb lettuce, torn
1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, juiced
8 ounces Maytag or other blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup apricot all fruit spread, found near jams and jellies (preferred brand Polaner)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine arugula leaves and bibb lettuce in a salad bowl. Squeeze a little lemon juice over pear slices to keep them from browning. Arrange them on top of lettuces. Top salad with blue cheese crumbles. Combine vinegar and apricot preserves. Stream in oil as you whisk dressing. Pour dressing over salad, season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and serve.

BEET AND PEAR SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE RECIPE BY TASTY



Beet And Pear Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: walnuts, pear, mixed greens, beets, red onion, lemon, water, honey, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, oil

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1 pear, thinly sliced
5 oz mixed greens
3 beets, cooked, halved, and thinly sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • In a non-stick skillet, toast the walnuts over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, water, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • While whisking, slowly add the oil to the bowl to create a vinaigrette.
  • In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, pears, beets, onions, walnuts, and lemon vinaigrette. Toss to combine all ingredients and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 10 grams

PEAR, TOASTED WALNUT AND MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE-CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Pear, Toasted Walnut and Mixed Green Salad with Champagne-Cranberry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup halved walnuts
1/2 cup Champagne
1/2 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
6 cups mixed lettuce greens
2 pears, cored and diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat (it will take about 3 minutes).
  • In a small saucepan, combine Champagne, cranberry sauce, shallots, Dijon mustard and oil. Whisk together. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until reduced to about 1/3 cup (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Place greens in a large bowl. Top with pears, toasted walnuts and dried cranberries. Drizzle over cranberry vinaigrette just before serving.

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

ROASTED PEAR AND SHALLOT SALAD WITH SHERRY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Pear and Shallot Salad With Sherry-Dijon Vinaigrette image

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

2 tablespoons honey
5 tablespoons sherry vinegar
5 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 ripe but firm Bosc pears, cored, each cut into eighths (unpeeled)
8 shallots, halved lengthwise if large
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup water
1 large head frisee, trimmed, leaves separated
2 heads Belgian endive, leaves separated and torn in half if large
3/4 cup walnuts (3 ounces), toasted

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.

SPINACH-PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS AND PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Spinach-Pear Salad With Gorgonzola, Walnuts and Pear Vinaigrette image

This sounds really good. I cut this recipe out of one of those Reiman publication inserts with coupons.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted (about 3 ounces)
1 (15 ounce) can s&w california sun pears in light syrup, drained, reserving 1/4 of the syrup
2 teaspoons honey mustard or 2 teaspoons mustard, sweetened with honey to taste
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups Baby Spinach or 8 cups other tender salad greens
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 3 ounces) or 3/4 cup other blue cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • To make pear vinaigrette, combine reserved pear syrup, honey mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk in olive oil.
  • Just before serving, gently toss together the toasted walnuts, drained pears, pear vinaigrette, spinach and Gorgonzola.

WARM APPLE VINAIGRETTE WITH A ROASTED PEAR & SPINACH SALAD



Warm Apple Vinaigrette With a Roasted Pear & Spinach Salad image

This is one of my favorite vinaigrettes and salad. The dressing is warmed up with some shallots and fresh herbs and pureed until creamy; served over spinach, sweet roasted pears, dried cranberries and crunchy pecans.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 Salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
1 large shallot, diced fine
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
salt
pepper
1 (7 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1 medium red onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced
2 bosc pears, cored and cut in wedges, skin on
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup toasted pecan halves

Steps:

  • This takes 4-5 steps, but you do a few steps ahead of time so then it is just a matter of warming up the vinaigrette and tossing the salad.
  • Pecans -- In a small dry saute pan, toast the pecan halves on medium heat for just a couple of minutes until they get lightly brown. You will actually start to smell their toasted flavor. Remove from the pan and cool on a paper towel and then place in a ziplock bag or small tupperware type container and keep until you are ready to make the salad.
  • Vinaigrette -- Make this a day or so ahead and then all you need to do is just reheat.
  • Step 1: In a small bowl, add add the apple cider, vinegar, honey, and cinnamon stick, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  • Step 2: In a small pot, add the oil and saute the shallots of medium heat until tender. Then add in the apple cider mix and bring to a boil. Continue to cook on medium for about 4-5 minutes to let it reduce slightly.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard and thyme. Add to a blender and puree until smooth and creamy. Check to see if it needs any salt or pepper. I usually use 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 pepper, but season according to your taste.
  • The dressing is done. You can use it right then, or you can put in a small container and refrigerate until later.
  • If serving it at a later date, I just whisk the vinaigrette, or my favorite method (just shake it in a small tupperware container) or you can always put it back in the blender or even use and immersion blender and then just reheat in the microwave for 1 minute on medium heat.
  • Pears -- You need to make the pears a couple of hours before as I like to serve them chilled. In a medium size bowl, add the melted butter, allspice, and pears and toss well. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil and bake for 15-20 minutes in a 425 degree oven until tender but not too soft and then begin to get lightly brown. Depending on how thick you slice them, they can take anywhere from 10-20 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool. Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Salad -- In a large bowl add the spinach, red onion, cranberries and set to the side.
  • Vinaigrette -- Reheat until warm. Medium heat in the microwave for 1-1 1/2 minutes.
  • Finish the Salad -- Add a spoon or two of the vinaigrette over the spinach, cranberries and onions and toss lightly. Divide the spinach between four plates. Finish the salad by topping it with the chilled pears and toasted pecans. Drizzle the warm vinaigrette over the salad and enjoy!
  • This will serve 4 large salads or 6 smaller salads.

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE



Pear Chicken Salad with Maple Vinaigrette image

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 & WALNUT SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Pear & Walnut Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette image

I came up with this salad recipe for Father's Day, and it was a huge hit. I strongly recommend recipe #154351 and recipe #323254 in this!! (I used both walnuts and pecans when making the candied nuts.) It's really pretty if you can get yellow pear tomatoes and use a red pepper, or vise versa.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 red peppers or 1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 pear, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup walnuts
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 cups spring greens
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Assemble salad.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 339.9, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 7.3

POACHED PEAR SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



Poached Pear Salad With Blue Cheese and Champagne Vinaigrette image

This is a nice salad dish for the holiday season or special dinner. Much of this can be made ahead...a real time-saver! They suggest saving the poaching liquid for a spiced-wine spritzer or served warm as mulled wine. I tried the wine spritzer and it was very refreshing. From Bon Appetit December, 2009.

Provided by Scoutie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine
1 cup orange juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
4 bosc pears, firm, peeled, halved lengthwise, cored
1/4 cup shallot, minced (about 1 large)
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar or 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
12 cups mixed baby greens (from two 5-ounce packages)
1 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled (about 5 ounces)

Steps:

  • PEARS:.
  • Bring first 5 ingredients to boil in large wide saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Add pear halves, cut side down. Return syrup to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until pears are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
  • DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Drain pears.
  • Leaving top 1 inch intact (at narrow end), cut each pear half lengthwise into thin slices.
  • Gently press on pear halves to fan slightly.
  • VINAIGRETTE AND SALAD:.
  • Whisk shallot, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend.
  • Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil.
  • Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  • DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Place greens in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat.
  • Mound greens on plates.
  • Arrange 1 pear half atop greens on each plate.
  • Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese.
  • Drizzle with more vinaigrette, if desired, and serve.

PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE



Pear Salad with Honey Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups 1-inch cubes day-old multigrain bread
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large pear, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons honey
Juice of half a lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, toss the bread cubes, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Place on a half sheet tray and toast for 20 minutes.
  • Assemble the salad in a large bowl with the pecans, lettuce, pears and croutons. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the honey, lemon juice and some salt and pepper in a Mason jar and shake.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

PEAR SALAD WITH FETA, BACON, HAZELNUTS AND SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



Pear Salad with Feta, Bacon, Hazelnuts and Shallot Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Feta     Pear     Bacon     Winter     Hazelnut     Endive     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
8 bacon slices
5 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
8 cups loosely packed and trimmed watercress (about 2 large bunches)
2 heads Belgian endive, trimmed, sliced crosswise
3 ripe pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup husked toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

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.

SPINACH & PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



Spinach & Pear Salad With Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette image

The tasty combination of spinach and pears will keep you away from boring salads forever. From SparkPeople.com Calories: 116 Fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 20.5 g Protein: 2.3 g

Provided by BurtonFanatic

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 pears, cored and sliced lengthwise
8 cups torn fresh spinach
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the water, orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
  • In large bowl, add the pear slices and 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  • Add remaining dressing, spinach and onion and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 77.1, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 13.7, Protein 2.3

ROASTED PEAR & APPLE SALAD WITH CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Pear & Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette image

Baby greens, Roasted Apples,and Pears, celery, cranberties, toasted Walnuts, Pecans and Gorgonzola Cheese. Dressed with a Honey Cider Vinaigrette. Add some grilled chicken forr a complete meal. I love thIs salad. I decided to combine the apples and pears together to complete this salad. I also topped it off with my cider...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 22

DRESSING
1/2 clove of garlic or 1 small
1 inch thick slice of onion
1 Tbsp dijon mustatd
2 Tbsp honey
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c olive oil i use the lighter oil for dressing
1/2 tsp salt
SALAD
2 anjou or bartlett pears chopped ( any hard pear)
2 granny smith or other hardy chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil for roasted fruit
3 celery stalks chopped coursely
6-8 oz baby greens ( combo of baby lettuce, greens, and radicchio
3/4 - 1 c gorgonzola cheese, or feta cheese
1/2 c toasted walnuts, or pecans
1/4 c dried cranberries
CHICKEN OPTIONAL ( YOU MAY USE PERDUE SHORT CUTS. THEY COME PRE- COOKED AND PACKAGED
OPTIONAL FOR MARINATED CHICKEN
NOTE: FOR MARINATING CHICKEN. DOUBLE THE VINEGRETTE RECIPE. USE HALF FOR DRESSING. USE OTHER HALF FOR MARINATING CHICKEN. ADD ADDITIONAL HONEY TO HALF FOR MARINATING CHICKEN.
1 1/2 lb thin cut grilled chicken marinated sliced
1/2 lb bacon cooked crisp and crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients for dressing into a food processor. Process until smooth. Pour in to a bottle, or bowl and refrigerator.
  • 2. Place walnuts and or pecans in a frypan set heat to high. Add a teaspoon of olive oil. Stir constantly until you smell the aroma of the nuts. Usually that's an indication that they are done and they are just lightly browned. Should take about three minutes or so. Remove from heat onto a plate. Set aside to cool.
  • 3. Heat oven to 425 degree's. Peel apples and pears. Core and remove seeds. Cut each piece of fruit into eight pieces. Then cut each piece in half width wise. You can leave them in wedges or you can cut them in half like I did. Toss fruit in olive oil. Place in a small baking dish Tightly next each other. Salt-and-pepper them. Toss while baking after 10 minutes. Bake Until sides are starting to caramelize and fruit is still a bit crisp. Do not cook until mushy. Remove from pan.
  • 4. Rinse and spin your baby greens. Place equal portions on four plates or bowls. Portion out the celery fruit, nuts and Gorgonzola cheese evenly On top of greens. Dress with the cider vinaigrette.

PEAR AND SPINACH SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE



Pear and Spinach Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette image

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped or grated on a microplane zester (about 1 teaspoon)
1 large bunch or bag spinach
1 head butter or red lettuce
1 small bulb fennel
1 Bosc or Green Anjou USA Pear
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Extra parmesan cheese chunk for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Grate garlic clove into mixture and set aside.
  • Wash and dry spinach and lettuce leaves. Tear into bite-sized pieces and put in a serving bowl. Cut fennel bulb in half and slice lengthwise as thinly as possible. Cut the pear in half and core. Thinly slice.
  • Slowly pour olive oil into balsamic-lemon mixture, whisking constantly until the oil is fully incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and several grinds of black pepper. Drizzle desired quantity of vinaigrette over greens and toss lightly to coat. Add the pears and fennel with additional dressing and toss again to incorporate.
  • Use a vegetable peeler to add thin curls of parmesan cheese for garnish if desired.

ENDIVE AND GRAPE SALAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Endive and Grape Salad with Pear Vinaigrette image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh pear juice (about 4 pears)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
Water, as necessary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, for toasting nuts
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 endives, trimmed
2 cups red grapes, halved
2 pears, cored and julienned
1/2 cup/100 g Mimolette cheese*, cut into brunoise (1/8 by 1/8 by 1/8-inch cubes)

Steps:

  • For the pear vinaigrette: Heat the pear juice on stovetop over medium heat to reduce to 1/4 of its original amount, for 40 minutes, until caramelized. Set aside and let cool.
  • In a bowl, mix the reduced pear juice, cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Slowly add the canola oil whisking constantly. Season the vinaigrette with salt, and pepper, to taste. Add a little more pear juice or water if the vinaigrette is too thick. Set aside.
  • For the salad:
  • In a pan, add the olive oil and toast the pine nuts on medium-high heat. Keep an eye on them because they tend to burn fast.
  • Place the endives and grapes in a bowl, add the vinaigrette and mix well. Transfer the salad mixture in the serving bowls and garnish with pears, pine nuts and cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy pears. Avoid pears that are too hard or bruised.
  • Use a variety of pears: Different varieties of pears have different flavors and textures. Experiment with different types to find your favorite.
  • Make the vinaigrette ahead of time: The vinaigrette can be made up to 2 days in advance. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Use the vinaigrette on other salads: The vinaigrette can also be used on other salads, such as green salads, spinach salads, and beet salads.
  • Serve the salad immediately: The salad is best served immediately after it is made. This prevents the pears from browning.

Conclusion:

Pear vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful salad dressing that is perfect for summer salads. It is easy to make and can be used on a variety of salads. The next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad dressing, give pear vinaigrette a try.

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