Best 10 Roasted Pear Apple Salad With Cider Vinaigrette Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of autumn flavors with our delightful Roasted Pear and Apple Salad adorned with a tangy Cider Vinaigrette. This culinary masterpiece is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Crisp pears and apples, roasted to perfection, provide a delightful textural contrast to the tender baby spinach and crumbled goat cheese. Walnuts add a nutty crunch, while dried cranberries impart a touch of tartness. The crowning glory is our Cider Vinaigrette, a delightful infusion of apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, perfectly balancing the flavors of this autumnal delight.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED APPLE SALAD WITH SPICY MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette image

We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium Fuji, Gala or other firm apples, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
4 pitted dates, quartered
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast 20-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dates. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat., Divide mixture among 8 plates. Top with goat cheese and roasted apples; sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED BACON-WRAPPED PEAR SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Bacon-Wrapped Pear Salad with Vinaigrette image

Recreate this chic bistro salad in your own kitchen, featuring a robustly flavored apple cider vinegar and maple syrup dressing.

Provided by By Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple-flavored or real maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 Bosc, Anjou or Red pears
3 oz chèvre (goat) cheese
6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon maple-flavored or real maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cups mixed salads greens
1/2 cup pecans, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Place rack on cookie sheet.
  • In small bowl, beat vinaigrette ingredients with whisk until well blended; set aside.
  • Cut pears in half; remove core. Stuff each pear half with heaping tablespoon cheese. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each pear half. Brush pears with 1 tablespoon maple syrup; sprinkle with pepper. Place on rack on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until bacon is cooked.
  • On each salad plate, place 1 1/3 cups of salad greens. Drizzle each with vinaigrette; sprinkle with pecans. Place 1 pear half on top of each.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

ROASTED PEAR SALAD



Roasted Pear Salad image

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.

WARM APPLE VINAIGRETTE WITH A ROASTED PEAR & SPINACH SALAD



Warm Apple Vinaigrette With a Roasted Pear & Spinach Salad image

This is one of my favorite vinaigrettes and salad. The dressing is warmed up with some shallots and fresh herbs and pureed until creamy; served over spinach, sweet roasted pears, dried cranberries and crunchy pecans.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 Salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
1 large shallot, diced fine
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
salt
pepper
1 (7 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1 medium red onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced
2 bosc pears, cored and cut in wedges, skin on
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup toasted pecan halves

Steps:

  • This takes 4-5 steps, but you do a few steps ahead of time so then it is just a matter of warming up the vinaigrette and tossing the salad.
  • Pecans -- In a small dry saute pan, toast the pecan halves on medium heat for just a couple of minutes until they get lightly brown. You will actually start to smell their toasted flavor. Remove from the pan and cool on a paper towel and then place in a ziplock bag or small tupperware type container and keep until you are ready to make the salad.
  • Vinaigrette -- Make this a day or so ahead and then all you need to do is just reheat.
  • Step 1: In a small bowl, add add the apple cider, vinegar, honey, and cinnamon stick, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  • Step 2: In a small pot, add the oil and saute the shallots of medium heat until tender. Then add in the apple cider mix and bring to a boil. Continue to cook on medium for about 4-5 minutes to let it reduce slightly.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard and thyme. Add to a blender and puree until smooth and creamy. Check to see if it needs any salt or pepper. I usually use 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 pepper, but season according to your taste.
  • The dressing is done. You can use it right then, or you can put in a small container and refrigerate until later.
  • If serving it at a later date, I just whisk the vinaigrette, or my favorite method (just shake it in a small tupperware container) or you can always put it back in the blender or even use and immersion blender and then just reheat in the microwave for 1 minute on medium heat.
  • Pears -- You need to make the pears a couple of hours before as I like to serve them chilled. In a medium size bowl, add the melted butter, allspice, and pears and toss well. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil and bake for 15-20 minutes in a 425 degree oven until tender but not too soft and then begin to get lightly brown. Depending on how thick you slice them, they can take anywhere from 10-20 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool. Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Salad -- In a large bowl add the spinach, red onion, cranberries and set to the side.
  • Vinaigrette -- Reheat until warm. Medium heat in the microwave for 1-1 1/2 minutes.
  • Finish the Salad -- Add a spoon or two of the vinaigrette over the spinach, cranberries and onions and toss lightly. Divide the spinach between four plates. Finish the salad by topping it with the chilled pears and toasted pecans. Drizzle the warm vinaigrette over the salad and enjoy!
  • This will serve 4 large salads or 6 smaller salads.

FRESH POACHED PEAR, TOASTED PECAN AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Fresh Poached Pear, Toasted Pecan and Bleu Cheese Salad with Pear Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Time 4h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 head Boston lettuce
3/4 cup Pear Vinaigrette, recipe follows
4 ounces bleu cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted
2 Poached Pears, recipe follows, halved and cored
4 Bosc pears
1 cup white wine
2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split
2 whole star anise
1 lemon peel
1 orange peel
1 small cinnamon stick
2 poached pears, recipe above, pureed
1/4 cup walnut oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup poaching liquid from the poached pears
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • To assemble salad, wash lettuce well and drain until very dry. Toss leaves in the Pear Vinaigrette in a salad bowl. Add the bleu cheese and pecans.
  • Place a mound of lettuce on each of 4 plates. Serve with 1/2 a Poached Pear.
  • Peel pears, leaving stems intact and trimming bottom to "seat" them firmly in bottom of large stockpot.
  • Into the stockpot, add the wine, water, sugar, vanilla bean, star anise, lemon and orange peels, and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from stove and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Reserve 1/4 cup of poaching liquid for the vinaigrette.
  • Place ingredients in large bowl and whisk together. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH WARM CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 43m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced
Good olive oil
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
1/2 cup walnuts halves, toasted
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the pan for the last 5 minutes.
  • While the squash is roasting, combine the apple cider, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
  • Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated Parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Pear Vinaigrette image

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

HONEY-ROASTED PEAR SALAD WITH THYME VERJUS DRESSING



Honey-Roasted Pear Salad with Thyme Verjus Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Fruit     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Roast     Blue Cheese     Pear     Fall     Honey     Thyme     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Dressing:
1/3 cup verjus or 3 tablespoons white grape juice and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Pears and salad:
3 bunches fresh thyme sprigs
4 ripe but firm Bartlett pears (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved, cored
1/4 cup honey
1 head of butter lettuce, coarsely torn
4 ounces baby arugula
6 ounces blue cheese, sliced or coarsely crumbled
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • For dressing:
  • Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For pears and salad:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Scatter thyme sprigs on rimmed baking sheet. Place pear halves, cut side down, on work surface. Starting 1/2 inch from stem and leaving pear half intact, cut each lengthwise into scant 1/3- to 1/2-inch-wide slices. Press pear gently to fan slices; place atop thyme sprigs. Drizzle pears with honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until pears are tender, about 15 minutes. Let stand on baking sheet at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
  • Combine lettuce and arugula in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among plates. Place pear alongside greens. Garnish salads with cheese; sprinkle with nuts.

WILD RICE AND ROASTED SQUASH SALAD WITH CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Wild Rice and Roasted Squash Salad With Cider Vinaigrette image

Toothsome wild rice, caramelized roasted veggies and crisp radicchio all shine in this generous salad, which can be served as a hearty side or satisfying lunch. Radicchio adds a pop of color and a punch of bitterness, but a peppery green like arugula would also make a great substitute. This salad is tossed with a generous batch of mustard-cider vinaigrette. If you decide to double the dressing or have any left over, it pairs beautifully with just about any grain or hearty green, and will keep refrigerated for up to three days.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 4h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice (about 5 ounces)
3/4 pound peeled kabocha or butternut squash, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 small head radicchio, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves and tender stems
1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts
Flaky sea salt
1 cup fresh apple cider
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees and set a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Prepare the rice: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the wild rice to the boiling water, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the rice until tender and most grains have split, 40 to 50 minutes. Drain the rice.
  • While the rice cooks, roast the squash: On a baking sheet, toss the squash with the olive oil, paprika and a sprinkle of kosher salt and pepper. Spread the squash into an even layer, then transfer to the oven to roast, stirring a few times, until golden and tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over high. Boil the cider until it has reduced to about 1/4 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Carefully transfer the cider syrup to a jar with a lid (don't put the lid on yet) and let it cool slightly. Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper. Screw the lid on tightly and shake vigorously to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble the salad: Add the cooked rice, roasted squash, radicchio, cherries and parsley to a large bowl. Shake the vinaigrette to combine, then drizzle a few tablespoons over the salad and toss gently to combine. Add more vinaigrette to taste. (You may have a bit of extra vinaigrette; refrigerate it for up to 3 days and toss with other greens or grains.)
  • Top the salad with the toasted walnuts and a sprinkle of flaky salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

ROASTED PEAR & APPLE SALAD WITH CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Pear & Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette image

Baby greens, Roasted Apples,and Pears, celery, cranberties, toasted Walnuts, Pecans and Gorgonzola Cheese. Dressed with a Honey Cider Vinaigrette. Add some grilled chicken forr a complete meal. I love thIs salad. I decided to combine the apples and pears together to complete this salad. I also topped it off with my cider...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 22

DRESSING
1/2 clove of garlic or 1 small
1 inch thick slice of onion
1 Tbsp dijon mustatd
2 Tbsp honey
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c olive oil i use the lighter oil for dressing
1/2 tsp salt
SALAD
2 anjou or bartlett pears chopped ( any hard pear)
2 granny smith or other hardy chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil for roasted fruit
3 celery stalks chopped coursely
6-8 oz baby greens ( combo of baby lettuce, greens, and radicchio
3/4 - 1 c gorgonzola cheese, or feta cheese
1/2 c toasted walnuts, or pecans
1/4 c dried cranberries
CHICKEN OPTIONAL ( YOU MAY USE PERDUE SHORT CUTS. THEY COME PRE- COOKED AND PACKAGED
OPTIONAL FOR MARINATED CHICKEN
NOTE: FOR MARINATING CHICKEN. DOUBLE THE VINEGRETTE RECIPE. USE HALF FOR DRESSING. USE OTHER HALF FOR MARINATING CHICKEN. ADD ADDITIONAL HONEY TO HALF FOR MARINATING CHICKEN.
1 1/2 lb thin cut grilled chicken marinated sliced
1/2 lb bacon cooked crisp and crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients for dressing into a food processor. Process until smooth. Pour in to a bottle, or bowl and refrigerator.
  • 2. Place walnuts and or pecans in a frypan set heat to high. Add a teaspoon of olive oil. Stir constantly until you smell the aroma of the nuts. Usually that's an indication that they are done and they are just lightly browned. Should take about three minutes or so. Remove from heat onto a plate. Set aside to cool.
  • 3. Heat oven to 425 degree's. Peel apples and pears. Core and remove seeds. Cut each piece of fruit into eight pieces. Then cut each piece in half width wise. You can leave them in wedges or you can cut them in half like I did. Toss fruit in olive oil. Place in a small baking dish Tightly next each other. Salt-and-pepper them. Toss while baking after 10 minutes. Bake Until sides are starting to caramelize and fruit is still a bit crisp. Do not cook until mushy. Remove from pan.
  • 4. Rinse and spin your baby greens. Place equal portions on four plates or bowls. Portion out the celery fruit, nuts and Gorgonzola cheese evenly On top of greens. Dress with the cider vinaigrette.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm pears and apples for the salad. This will ensure that they hold their shape when roasted.
  • To prevent the pears and apples from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice or vinegar before roasting.
  • Roast the pears and apples until they are tender but still hold their shape. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
  • While the pears and apples are roasting, prepare the cider vinaigrette. This can be done by whisking together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Once the pears and apples are roasted, let them cool slightly before assembling the salad.
  • To assemble the salad, simply combine the roasted pears and apples, arugula, walnuts, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle with the cider vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Conclusion:

This roasted pear and apple salad with cider vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the fall harvest. The combination of sweet pears, tart apples, and tangy cider vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at your table. Serve this salad as a side dish or main course. It's also a great option for a light lunch or dinner.

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