ROASTED PEAR AND PECAN SALAD
A light and lovely fresh tasting salad. I had this in a restaurant recently and went about making one myself. I am still playing with variations but judging by how much my DH ate, this one is a winner! I enjoy the cheese and pecans in the salad but you can mix it up and use walnuts and skip the cheese. It all depends on your personal preferences.
Provided by Stormshiver
Categories Pears
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 400°C.
- Wash and core Pears, slicing into 1/4 inch wedges (approx. 8 wedges per pear).
- Lay pears on a baking sheet (I line it with parchment paper). Season with the salt and pepper and drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then turn the pear wedges over and bake for another 5 - 7 minutes until roasted yet still firm. Cool.
- Wisk together the remaining Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar and Dijon Mustard.
- Pour the mixture over the pears (I like to cut the pears into cubes for bit sized pieces). Mix in the chopped Onion. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mix.
- Add the Pecans and Cheese (if using) just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 625.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 12.7, Protein 0.8
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Stephanie Garrett
s-garrett32@gmail.comI'm not sure about the combination of pears and pecans, but I'm willing to give it a try.
Jibril Marzoq
marzoq13@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.
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w-c86@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.
Amjid Wafa
wafa.a@hotmail.comThis salad is perfect for a fall dinner party.
Umar Tahir
tahir-u@hotmail.co.ukI love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great option for a light lunch or dinner.
RJ Rayhan
rayhanr@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Lisa Maynard
m-l@yahoo.comI've never been a big fan of pears, but this salad changed my mind. The roasted pears are so delicious.
Tshepo mabasa
m.t@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted pears.
Thabiso Hlolo
h.thabiso99@hotmail.co.ukI made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.
Sardar Sameer Iftikhar
sardar.s@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.
Azan Prince
a-prince18@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. The roasted pears are the star of the show.
Jayprakash Bhatt
j.b@gmail.comThis is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
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llamas-are-cool89@aol.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.
Ajjugaming
ajjugaming@gmail.comThis salad was a hit! The roasted pears were so sweet and flavorful, and they paired perfectly with the salty pecans and tangy dressing. I will definitely be making this again.