PEAR & BLUE CHEESE WALNUT SALAD W/ PEAR VINAIGRETTE
This is a recipe I clipped from a cooking magazine over 20 years ago. I suppose the salad is similar to others posted but the dressing is slightly different. Pear nectar can be found amongst the canned juices at your grocer. Buy a good crumbled blue cheese and feel free to cheat and buy pre-sweetened nuts. Enjoy this refreshing salad. Cook time is sugar coating the nuts.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 8 salads, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Halve and core the pears. Slice thin, brush with lemon juice to prevent browning. This may be done up to 60 minutes ahead.
- To arrange the salads: line plates with salad greens.
- Fan pear slices atop each serving.
- Sprinkle with some blue cheese and candied nuts.
- Drizzle with dressing. Serve extra on the side.
- CANDIED WALNUTS / PECANS.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Butter or spray with a nonstick oil.
- In a heavy skillet, over medium heat, combine: 1 C walnuts, 1/2 C sugar and 2 T butter.
- Cook until sugar starts to melt, DO NOT stir. Reduce heat to low and cook 'til sugar is golden brown. Stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and pour onto prepared baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into clusters.
- PEAR NECTAR VINAIGRETTE.
- In a screw top jar, combine:
- white wine vinegar, oil, pear nectar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper.
- Cover and shake well.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one week.
- Shake before serving.
- Makes about 1°C.
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Rosa UK
ukrosa16@gmail.comThis salad was a complete disaster. The dressing was too thick, the pears were underripe, and the walnuts were stale.
Yasir rahi
y@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
lisa Graham
g_lisa@gmail.comThis salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.
Olivia Kneip
oliviak5@hotmail.frThe walnuts in this salad were a bit too crunchy for me. I think I'll chop them up next time.
Rahim Baloch
b-rahim21@gmail.comI found the blue cheese to be a bit too strong for my taste. Next time I'll use a milder cheese.
Elijah Adamu
e.adamu@gmail.comThis salad is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Ulysees Dreyer
d_ulysees@hotmail.comI love that this salad is made with seasonal ingredients. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall.
Tanjim Vai
tvai@aol.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Trudie Maass
maass.t79@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about the pear vinaigrette, but it was actually really good. It added a nice sweetness to the salad.
Roxanemkl Bussinkuqs
broxanemkl@yahoo.comThis salad is absolutely delicious! The flavors and textures all work together perfectly.
Smeonard Smole
smeonard_smole42@gmail.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's light and refreshing, yet still filling.
Vaeh
vaeh65@aol.comThis salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of pears, blue cheese, and walnuts was divine. The pear vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.