AUTUMN PEAR SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoon finely diced shallot
1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 tablespoon packed light-brown sugar
7 ounce Spring Salad & Spinach blend
2 ounces parmesan cheese , shaved
2 Red Anjou Pears , sliced thin (Bartlett pears work fine too)
1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: To a blender add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, diced shallot and season with salt and pepper to taste (I used a 1/4 +1/8 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper). Blend mixture until well emulsified, about 20 seconds. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to serve.
  • For the salad and candied walnuts: In a medium skillet melt butter along with brown sugar over medium heat. Once mixture has melted add walnuts and cook, stirring constantly until caramelized, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate in a single layer to cool.
  • Layer lettuce and pears in a large bowl and toss with dressing, then top with parmesan, dried cranberries and candied walnuts and serve (alternately just layer all the salad ingredients then drizzle with dressing. Note: top this salad with dressing just before serving as it will wilt the lettuces after a while).
  • Recipe Source: adapted from a Cookbook titled "Favorites" by Grace Ivory Rock and Jane Ivory Metcalf

Jacorian Pleasant
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


AliF Chowdhury
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This salad is a great way to use up seasonal pears. It's also a very healthy and refreshing dish.


Ycash Gatlin
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I love the combination of the sweet pears and the salty walnuts in this salad. It's a great way to add some variety to your diet.


Qatuk Wesley
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


Isabella Fink
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I've made this salad with both fresh and canned pears and it's always delicious. The candied walnuts are a great addition and add a nice crunch.


BS Beast
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I love the combination of the sweet pears and the tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It's a great way to add some flavor to your salad.


Muhammad Raheem
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.


Kamran Muhammad kamran
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Soyama Skilo
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This salad is a great way to use up seasonal pears. It's also a very healthy and refreshing dish.


Shahzaib Niazi
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I love the combination of the sweet pears and the salty walnuts in this salad. It's a great way to add some variety to your diet.


Ahmed Jahed
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


Kaif Camper
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I've made this salad with both fresh and canned pears and it's always delicious. The balsamic vinaigrette is a great way to dress up the salad and add a touch of acidity.


Babita Rana Magar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. I love the addition of the candied walnuts, which add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Melissa Jacko
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was the perfect dish to take along. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


murali moses
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the sweet pears and the salty walnuts.


Rahim Tamim
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up seasonal pears and it's also very healthy.


Iheanyichukwu Vivian
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This is one of my favorite fall salads. The pears are always so sweet and juicy, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Brik Meister
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I made this salad for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation was beautiful.


Rasick Akbar
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The combination of the sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.