CHOCOLATE PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD
It's fun to come up with new ways to use the ingredients we love. I developed a chocolate vinaigrette, knowing how well it would play with stone fruit, the peppery bite of arugula and the deep acidic sweetness of balsamic. There are tons of other options that can go with this vinaigrette so feel free to play! -Ryan Christie, Pacheco, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°. In an 8-in. square baking dish, toss beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven. Toss with balsamic vinegar; refrigerate, covered, 1-1/2 - 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Pulse melted chocolate, red wine vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender until smooth., Divide arugula evenly between 2 salad bowls. Drizzle with chocolate mixture. Top with pears, cherries, cranberries and beans; sprinkle with pecans, apricots and mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Subhan Services
sservices23@yahoo.comThis salad is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of chocolate, pears, and cherries. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Fahim Tajowar
fahim.tajowar24@hotmail.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Chinwekoke Egbuiwe
egbuiwe_c44@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of chocolate and fruit.
Allyson Orange
orange.allyson@yahoo.comI made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up ripe pears and cherries.
Asghar Balouch
abalouch@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of chocolate, pears, and cherries. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Weera Meble
m@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
MR NOMANBAI*
mr_n@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of chocolate and fruit.
Wesley Sellhausen
wesley_s@hotmail.comI made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up ripe pears and cherries.
Dipen Budha Thoki
dipen-b@yahoo.comThis salad is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of chocolate, pears, and cherries. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Dilwale Sanju
dilwale-sanju19@gmail.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Md Editz
e-md39@hotmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of chocolate and fruit.
Dogo Naff
naff.dogo@yahoo.comI made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this salad again.
eskender yoseph
y6@gmail.comThis salad was a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The pears and cherries were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the chocolate added a rich and decadent touch. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a unique and delic