PEAR & PECAN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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A tart cranberry dressing balances beautifully with sweet, juicy pears in this salad that's easy to make and sure to impress. This recipe is light on carbs and quick to make-and it's oh so good! -Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons champagne or rice vinegar
3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided
2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallot
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup canola oil
10 cups Boston lettuce
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Process champagne, 1/4 cup cranberries, shallot, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a small food processor until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a bowl, combine lettuce and pears. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans and remaining cranberries.,

Nutrition Facts :

Dalton Bruner
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This salad was a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the texture was mushy. I would not recommend it.


A A Ramyalatha Perera
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ali 99
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The flavors are so well-balanced and the vinaigrette is perfect. We will definitely be making this again!


Saiba Eshra
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This salad is amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect and the vinaigrette is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Mudasir Kathia
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I was a little disappointed with this salad. The flavors were good, but the texture was a bit too crunchy for me. I think I would have preferred it with softer pears.


tayabshahtayabshah 0320
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Richard Fiilmer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! It was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Gershon Akwetey
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This salad is absolutely delicious. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the vinaigrette is to die for. I will definitely be making this again!


TIKARAM
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. My family loves it!


Tammy Thomas
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about it. The combination of flavors is amazing - the sweet pears, crunchy pecans, tangy cranberries, and creamy goat cheese all come together perfectly. The vinaigrette is als