Best 20 Walnut Pear Salad Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a delightful culinary journey with our Walnut Pear Salad, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. This vibrant salad features crisp pears, crunchy walnuts, tangy blue cheese, and a delectable honey-balsamic dressing. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a delightful choice for a light lunch, refreshing side dish, or even as a delightful appetizer. This recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. We've included variations to suit different dietary preferences, including a vegan option that swaps out the blue cheese for creamy avocado and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. Plus, we've added a bonus recipe for a Walnut Pear Crisp, a delightful dessert that showcases the perfect pairing of walnuts and pears in a warm and comforting dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BABY GREENS, PEAR, WALNUT, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Baby Greens, Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad image

An easy Baby Greens Salad recipe

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Mustard     Nut     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 medium shallot, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup olive oil
1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
2 large ripe pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 6 plates. Top with pear slices, dividing equally. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Drizzle lightly with remaining dressing and serve.

ARUGULA, TOASTED WALNUT AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD WITH RED WINE/SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



Arugula, Toasted Walnut and Roasted Pear Salad with Red Wine/Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 firm pears, halved and seeded
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3-4 bunches arugula, cleaned and dried
3/4 cup shelled walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place pear halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet and brush them with honey. Place pan in oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Slice the pears lengthwise into half-inch slices. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and shallots. Whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette. Plate salad individually with pear slices and toasted walnuts sprinkled on top.

APPLE, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD



Apple, Pear and Walnut Salad image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
1 orange, zested
1/2 cup raisins
4 apples, preferably use 2 to 3 different kinds
2 pears, preferably red and green
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together vinegar, orange juice, zest, and raisins. Core and cube apples and pears. Add fruit and walnuts to a bowl and drizzle with oil. Toss well to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

WALNUT PEAR SALAD



Walnut Pear Salad image

"This nutty salad is absolutely beautiful with mixed greens," suggests Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington. "Pears and apricot nectar add fruity sweetness."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
3 medium pears, peeled, halved and sliced
12 cups mixed salad greens
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Combine the pears and dressing in a large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, add greens to pear mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEAR, TOASTED WALNUT AND MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE-CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Pear, Toasted Walnut and Mixed Green Salad with Champagne-Cranberry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup halved walnuts
1/2 cup Champagne
1/2 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
6 cups mixed lettuce greens
2 pears, cored and diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat (it will take about 3 minutes).
  • In a small saucepan, combine Champagne, cranberry sauce, shallots, Dijon mustard and oil. Whisk together. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until reduced to about 1/3 cup (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Place greens in a large bowl. Top with pears, toasted walnuts and dried cranberries. Drizzle over cranberry vinaigrette just before serving.

BABY SPINACH, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD



Baby Spinach, Pear and Walnut Salad image

A refreshing and flavoursome salad which is visually appealing and complements any meat, rice or pasta dish. Adapted from a recipe in the latest issue of the Australian magazine 'New Idea'. When I posted this initially, I just listed "pears" in the ingredients, but have since located the pears specified, and I have made the salad with those pears: CORELLA PEARS. See notes below.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 pears, preferably Corella pears
60 g walnuts
200 g baby spinach leaves
6 chives, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup milk
1 sprig rosemary
25 g soft feta, crumbled
1/8 cup olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the honey and vinegar in a medium bowl and stir until well combined; cut the pears lenghtways into 1cm-thick pieces and toss in the honey mixture.
  • Cook the pears on a heated, oiled grill pan or BBQ hotplate on one side for 1 minute or until golden; remove and set aside to cool.
  • Toss the walnuts in the remaining honey and balsamic vinegar mixture, and cook on a heated oiled grill pan, turning frequently, for 2 minutes or until golden brown; set aside to cool.
  • FETA DRESSING: Place the milk and rosemary in a small saucepan and bring to the boil; remove and cool; discard the rosemary; place the feta in a medium bowl and gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time until it forms a smooth paste, whik in the oil and season to taste.
  • SERVING: Place the pears and walnuts in a large bowl, add the baby spinach leaves and chives, pour over the feta dressing, toss well and serve.
  • NOTES: Corella pears are named after the colourful Australian Corella parrot. They are a type of pear which was first developed by the German settlers who settled the Barossa Valley, in South Australia, in the 1840s. Corella pears are soft skinned, golden and red: really beautiful. As my mother said, they look as if they belong in a still life painting. They lose this colour when cooked, but they come out a beautiful golden brown, and they are so, so deliciously sweet. if you are familiar with Fuji apples, in taste and appearance, they are their cousins. I'm planning to make this salad next time with half Corella pears and half Fuji apples.

SPINACH, PEAR, AND WALNUT SALAD



Spinach, Pear, and Walnut Salad image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Pear     Walnut     Spinach     Vegan     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 5 cups lightly packed)
1 firm ripe pear, cored and sliced
1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted in a dry skillet over a medium-high flame until fragrant, about 2 minutes

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach leaves and toss to coat.
  • 2. Divide the spinach among 4 serving plates. Place a quarter of the pear slices and walnuts on top of each salad.

PEAR & WALNUT SALAD W/CREAMY BLEU (BLUE) CHEESE DRESSING



Pear & Walnut Salad W/Creamy Bleu (Blue) Cheese Dressing image

This salad is a little different from most pear and walnut salads as it has a creamy bleu cheese dressing, not a vinaigrette. The creaminess of the dressing, the sweetness of the pears, the crunch from the glazed walnuts and a little zip from the dried cranberries make this a very unique and tasty salad. I started making it this way a few years ago, and everyone loved it, so it is a staple in our house now. The combination of the flavors is awesome. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by TheShields

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce
1 head red leaf lettuce
2 pears (sliced)
1/2 cup glazed walnuts (I use Emerald brand, this is an approximate measurement, adjust to your tastes)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (I use Ocean Spray Craisins, this is an approximate measurement, adjust to your tastes)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Fold in the bleu cheese crumbles and add salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Tear a combination of the romaine and red leaf lettuce into individual serving bowls or onto plates and top with the bleu cheese dressing.
  • Place the pear slices on top of the dressing and finish each salad with the glazed walnuts and a sprinkling of cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 501.2, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 6.7

PEAR & WALNUT SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Pear & Walnut Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette image

I came up with this salad recipe for Father's Day, and it was a huge hit. I strongly recommend recipe #154351 and recipe #323254 in this!! (I used both walnuts and pecans when making the candied nuts.) It's really pretty if you can get yellow pear tomatoes and use a red pepper, or vise versa.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 red peppers or 1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 pear, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup walnuts
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 cups spring greens
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Assemble salad.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 339.9, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 7.3

PEAR WALNUT WHEAT BERRY SALAD



Pear Walnut Wheat Berry Salad image

This is a recipe I created using wheat berries which is a healthy alternative to rice. It's also easy to substitute different nuts or fruit depending on what you have on hand.

Provided by Tami Regan

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 cups water
2 cups wheat berries
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup canola oil
½ cup raspberry wine vinegar
½ cup raspberry preserves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 firm pear, cored and diced
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
½ cup dried cranberries
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water and wheat berries to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the wheat berries are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Drain any excess water and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake walnuts in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and cool.
  • Whisk canola oil, raspberry wine vinegar, raspberry preserves, mustard, oregano, and black pepper together in a bowl until vinaigrette is smooth. Measure 1/2 cup vinaigrette and store remaining vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for another use.
  • Combine wheat berries, walnuts, pear, Gorgonzola cheese, cranberries, and green onions in a large bowl. Drizzle 1/2 cup vinaigrette over wheat berries mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.5 calories, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 194.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

CANDIED WALNUT, PEAR, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Candied Walnut, Pear, and Gorgonzola Salad image

Make and share this Candied Walnut, Pear, and Gorgonzola Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1 head butter lettuce, torn (you may use any mix you prefer)
3 pears, cored and cubed (I use Barlett)
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
pepper, freshly cracked

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, butter and water over low heat.
  • Cook until sugar is just melted.
  • Pour mixture over walnuts on waxed paper to cool.
  • Mix olive oil and vinegar.
  • In salad bowl, toss lettuce, gorgonzola, cooled walnuts and pears with olive oil and vinegar.
  • Season with cracked pepper and serve on individual salad plates.

PORK, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD



Pork, Pear and Walnut Salad image

Sauteed pork is served with crisp sliced pear and walnuts over a bed of fresh spinach and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by mwmaleski

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
1 Asian pear, cored and sliced
¼ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and parsley; cook and stir until pork is browned on the outside, and cooked through. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Make a bed of spinach on individual serving plates or on a large platter. Arrange slices of pear over the spinach. Top with the cooked pork and sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the whole salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 465.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

ROCKET (ARUGULA), PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD



Rocket (Arugula), Pear and Walnut Salad image

Make and share this Rocket (Arugula), Pear and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 cups baby rocket
1 firm pear, skin on sliced thinly (beurre bosc is good)
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly lengthways
120 g walnuts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese (I use more)

Steps:

  • Dressing:.
  • Place the molasses in a small bowl and add enough water to make it a thinner dressing consistency.
  • Add the cinnamon and garlic and set aside while you assemble the salad.
  • Salad:.
  • Lay the rocket leaves on a flat platter, then arrange the remaining ingredients over the top. Spoon the dressing over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 10.3

PEAR, WALNUT AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD WITH MAPLE DIJON DRESSING FROM NORDSTROM'S CAFE RECIPE - (4.8/5)



Pear, Walnut and Bleu Cheese Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing from Nordstrom's Cafe Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by AliceV

Number Of Ingredients 27

For the Salad:
Mesclun greens, 4-6 cups
2 pears, peeled and chopped (toss with some lemon juice to keep them from discoloring if necessary)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion rings, halved (optional)
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2/3 cup Maple Candied Walnuts or Pecans (in a pinch, just toast some nuts), roughly chopped
For the Maple Candied Walnuts or Pecans:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
pepper to taste
1/2 cup pecan or walnut halves
For Maple Dijon Vinaigrette:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
pepper to taste
For Nordstrom's Champagne Vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup Champagne wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups salad oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • To Make Candied Walnuts: Melt the butter in a pan Mix in the maple syrup and pepper Add the pecans and toss to coat Cook on medium low heat about 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Turn out on aluminum foil and let cool for 5 minutes; break apart if necessary. To Make either Dressing: Mix all ingredients in bowl using wire whisk. Place greens on individual plates. Sprinkle chopped pears, nuts and gorgonzola on top of salad greens. Drizzle dressing over salad or serve on the side to suit individual tastes. Beautiful and delicious.

PEAR WALNUT SALAD



PEAR WALNUT SALAD image

Categories     Fruit

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
coarse salt
freshly ground pepper
For the salad:
1 regular size bag (your choice) prepared salad greens
Note: The original recipe calls for 2 heads of butter or leaf lettuce, or a mixture of red and green lettuces, washed, dried and torn into 1″ pieces. To make this recipe even quicker for busy, home cooks to prepare, try the pre-washed, bagged lettuces. I used a mixture called Heart's Delight, a combination of romaine, green leaf and butter lettuce hearts, and found it perfectly acceptable.
3-4 fresh pears, either French Butter, d'Anjou or Comice, peeled and cut into 1/4″ wide slices
Note: To prevent the peeled, pear slices from browning, I quickly swished them in fresh lemon juice and set aside.
a 5 ounce package (or container) of crumbled Gorgonzola
Note: If you're not a fan of blue cheeses, feta cheese would work nicely and be a great, salty substitute.
1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces, lightly toasted
Note: To lightly toast walnut pieces, warm walnuts in a small frying pan with no added butter or oil. Cook over a medium to medium-high heat, tossing the nuts often until they are just lightly browned. If nuts should burn, toss them in the trash bin and begin again.
Optional - dried cranberries &/or dried cherries for extra color, flavor and texture
Note: Unfortunately I was so busy preparing dinner that I didn't think to add dried cranberries or cherries until AFTER the salad was served. Let my omission be your gain.

Steps:

  • Mix together

CHEDDAR, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE



CHEDDAR, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
2 firm but ripe bartlett pears, peeled,cored and cliced
6 handfuls boston or bibb lettuce - torn into bite sized pieces
1 1/2 cups crmbled extra sharp cheddar
Pear vinaigrette:
1 firm but ripe bartlett pear, peeled, cored and quartered
1 tablespoon walnut oil
3 talbespoon olive oil
4 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Vinaigrett: puree pear, oils, vinegars, salt and pepper Toss walnuts, pears, and lettuce in a large bowl with dressing. Divide among 6 plates and garnish with crumbled cheese

WATERCRESS, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Watercress, Pear and Walnut Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Mustard     Nut     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Pear     Walnut     Fall     Honey     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 cup corn oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 large bunches watercress, trimmed
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
2 pears, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, mustard and honey in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in poppy seeds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss watercress and walnuts in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 8 plates. Toss pears with 1/4 cup dressing in small bowl. Spoon pears atop salads.

SPINACH, PEAR, AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD



Spinach, Pear, and Toasted Walnut Salad image

This is a very tastey, but light salad I put together. Many varieties of pear grown in the Rogue Valley in southern Oregon and I adore them! It makes a great lunch salad for two or a salad course for three or four.

Provided by DoriAnni

Categories     Spinach

Time 8m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch fresh spinach
1 ripe pear
1/3 cup toasted walnuts
parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons good quality olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash, dry, and arrange nice sized pieces of spinach on salad plates.
  • Core pear.
  • If there are any brown spots on the fruit, cut them off.
  • Slice ripe pear into thin slices cut from top to bottom of the fruit.
  • Arrange pear on spinach.
  • Divide the toasted walnuts evenly among the plates.
  • Top salad with a few, well placed, broad curls of the parmesean.
  • Quickly whisk together orange juice and olive oil, gently spoon over dressing and serve.

GOAT'S CHEESE WITH PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD



Goat's Cheese With Pear and Walnut Salad image

Make and share this Goat's Cheese With Pear and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

lettuce leaf, torn into pieces
8 ounces goat cheese, split into 4 discs
4 ripe pears, cored and chunked
4 ounces walnuts, chopped
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
4 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Arrange the lettuce on 4 plates and top with the goat's cheese.
  • Mix together the pears, walnuts and watercress.
  • Blend the lemon juice and oil together, then toss into the salad ingredients.
  • Serve on top of the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.6, Fat 55.9, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 297.4, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 18.8, Protein 17.4

PEAR, SPINACH, WALNUT & CELERY SALAD



Pear, Spinach, Walnut & Celery Salad image

Another healthy recipe that I have collected for my pre-summer health push. I found this in the "Healthy Eating" cookbook put out by "The Australian Woman's Weekly" I was particularly drawn to it by the dressing as it is without oil which always pushes up the calorie count a good deal.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large pear, cut into thin wedges
2 ounces baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped coarsely
1 stalk celery, trimmed and chopped coarsely
2 teaspoons mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh apple juice

Steps:

  • Place ingredients for mustard dressing in a screw-top jar and shake well.
  • Place pear, spinach, nuts and celery in medium bowl and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve salad drizzled with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.9, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 192.2, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 24.2, Protein 7.5

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy pears. Bartlett or Anjou pears are good choices.
  • If you don't have any walnuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • If you want a sweeter salad, add a little bit of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
  • If you want a more savory salad, add a little bit of crumbled bacon or blue cheese.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and chop the pears and walnuts. Store the dressing and chopped ingredients in separate containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, assemble the salad and toss with the dressing.

Conclusion:

This walnut pear salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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