Best 8 Roasted Fennel And Pear Salad With Basalmic Pear Dressing Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony: Roasted Fennel and Pear Salad with Balsamic Pear Dressing**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary creation that harmonizes the sweet, savory, and tangy flavors of roasted fennel, juicy pears, and a luscious balsamic pear dressing. This vibrant salad is a feast for the eyes and a symphony for the palate, offering a delightful interplay of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a treasure trove of additional recipes nestled within the article, each one promising a unique gustatory experience. From the tantalizing Roasted Fennel and Apple Soup to the irresistible Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, this article is a veritable treasure chest of culinary delights, offering a diverse range of dishes that cater to every palate and occasion.

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PEAR SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND WALNUTS



Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts image

This pear salad recipe is a stunning fall side dish! Simple, elegant, and delicious, it'd be a great addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mixed salad greens
2 ripe pears (sliced)
1 fennel bulb (sliced paper thin*)
Lemon wedge
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts (or more pecans or walnuts)
⅓ cup shaved pecorino
Balsamic Vinaigrette (for drizzling)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Assemble the salad with the mixed greens and top with the pears and fennel. Squeeze a little lemon over the pears and fennel and toss.
  • Top with the cranberries, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pecorino. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

PEAR AND FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar with 1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seed, salt and pepper in a serving bowl, then slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil. Add 1 thinly sliced fennel bulb, 2 thinly sliced pears and some parsley; season with salt and pepper and toss. Top with shaved pecorino.

WARM CABBAGE, FENNEL AND PEAR SALAD



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This crunchy salad makes an elegant first course or side, but it's hearty enough to be an entree when paired with a crusty artisan bread. We love it served warm. -Grace Voltolina, Westport, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 firm medium pears
1/4 cup brandy or Cognac, optional
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large fennel bulb, halved, cored and thinly sliced
4 cups shredded or thinly sliced cabbage
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup crumbled or sliced Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Peel and core pears; cut into 1/2-in. slices. If desired, toss with brandy. Set pears aside., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add fennel; saute until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Add cabbage; toss with fennel. Cook until both are tender, 2-3 minutes longer. Add pears, water, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper to skillet, gently combining ingredients. Cook until liquid is evaporated, 6-8 minutes., Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ROASTED PEAR SALAD



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You can roast just about any kind of pear, but for this recipe I prefer the smaller and harder Seckel pears. Once roasted, they'll soften and become surprisingly sweet and floral, a perfect contrast to the salty blue cheese and slightly bitter endive.

Provided by Food Network

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ripe pears, halved and cored
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pecan oil
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Creole mustard
1 shallot, minced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
5 heads Belgian endive, cored and leaves separated
2 handfuls mixed bitter green leaves
2 cups blue cheese, crumbled into chunks
1/2 cup pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • For the pears, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a small bowl, drizzle the pears with the olive oil, sprinkle with the sugar and salt, and toss to coat well. Transfer the pears to a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool.
  • For the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, pecan oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, and shallots in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble the salad, combine the endive leaves and bitter greens in a large serving bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat well. Wait until just before serving to top with the pears, blue cheese, and pecans.

ROASTED FENNEL AND PEAR SALAD WITH BASALMIC-PEAR DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Food Processor     Fruit     Side     Roast     Low Cal     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Pear     Fennel     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 firm but ripe pears, halved, cored
1 medium fennel bulb (about 8 ounces), cored, quartered
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups (packed) mixed baby greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 °F. Arrange pears, cut side up, in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish; add fennel. Drizzle olive oil and chicken broth over pears and fennel. Roast 10 minutes. Turn pears and fennel over and roast until pears are just tender, about 5 minutes longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to plate. Continue roasting fennel until tender, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer fennel to plate with pears, reserving any cooking liquid. Thinly slice fennel and 2 pear halves lengthwise. Cool completely.
  • Peel remaining 2 pear halves. Transfer peeled pears to processor. Add reserved cooking liquid and vinegar to processor and blend until very smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Divide greens among 4 plates. Top with fennel and pear slices. Drizzle some dressing over each salad. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

PEAR VINAIGRETTE



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This is a light and lovely salad dressing that lends itself well to a simple and elegant salad. I love to use it on a salad of butter lettuce, arugula, goat cheese, and caramelized pecans - simply delicious!

Provided by Jill Tall

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ripe pear - peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup white wine
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Blend the pear, white wine, garlic, Dijon mustard, white balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and sea salt in a blender until well combined; drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a thin, steady stream while continuing to blend. Blend a few seconds longer until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 59.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ROASTED PEAR SALAD



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Oven-roasted pears take the ho-hum out of this green salad created by our Test Kitchen staff. They tossed together a good-for-you medley of mellow pear slices, crispy greens, nuts and dried cranberries. The creamy dressing carries yet more pear flavor sweetened with just a touch of honey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium pears, halved and cored
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 package (10 ounces) mixed baby salad greens
1 cup watercress sprigs
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss pears with 1 teaspoon oil. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Turn pears over; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden and tender., When cool enough to handle, peel pears. Thinly slice two pear halves lengthwise and set aside. Place remaining pear halves in a blender. Add the vinegar, water, honey, salt and white pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, watercress, hazelnuts and cranberries. Arrange reserved pear slices on top; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ARUGULA AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD



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Arugula and pears flourish during the cooler late-autumn weather. Put them together for a great balance of sweet and piquant. The arugula is lightly dressed with a maple-sweetened vinaigrette to accentuate the natural flavor of the pears.

Provided by Ellen Ecker Ogden

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Roast     Vegetarian     Pear     Arugula     Fall     Party     Advance Prep Required     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 firm, almost-ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
N/A pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
6 cups arugula or mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/4 cup fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
12 calendula blossoms

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, toss the pears, sugar, and butter. Arrange the pears in a single layer in a baking sheet. Bake, turning once, until the pears are barely tender, 10-15 minutes.
  • 3. Dry roast the pine nuts in a skillet for 5 minutes, until toasty brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • 4. In a large salad bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard, and maple syrup. Add the arugula or salad greens and toss to coat.
  • 5. Divide the salad onto four chilled plates. Arrange the roasted pears in a fan around the center, and sprinkle with the cranberries, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Scatter with petals from the calendula blossoms.

Tips:

  • Choose the right fennel: Look for fennel bulbs that are firm and heavy for their size, with no bruises or blemishes. The fronds should be bright green and perky.
  • Trim the fennel properly: Cut off the root end and any wilted or tough outer layers. Remove the fronds, reserving them for garnish if desired.
  • Roast the fennel until tender: Toss the fennel with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Slice the pears thinly: Use a sharp knife to slice the pears thinly, about 1/8-inch thick. This will help them cook evenly in the dressing.
  • Make the balsamic pear dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, bring to room temperature before using.
  • Assemble the salad just before serving: Combine the roasted fennel, pears, and walnuts in a bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Top with crumbled goat cheese and reserved fennel fronds, if desired.

Conclusion:

This roasted fennel and pear salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy these fall vegetables. The fennel is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, while the pears are poached in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar dressing. The salad is then topped with crumbled goat cheese and walnuts for a crunchy and flavorful finish. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and can also be served as a side dish.

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