Candied Pecans Gorgonzola And Pear Salad Recipes

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CANDIED PECANS, GORGONZOLA AND PEAR SALAD

Adding grilled or sliced roasted chicken to this salad makes it a main dish salad. I have listed two vinaigrette that I use on this particular salad. It is hard for me to decide which one I like better. Depends on my mood and what I am serving.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 24



Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola and Pear Salad image

Steps:

  • 1. CANDIED PECANS: 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.
  • 2. TO MAKE EITHER DRESSING: Mix all ingredients in bowl using a wire whisk. Place greens on individual plates. Sprinkle red onion, 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.
  • 3. If serving as a meal, you can add grilled or sliced roasted chicken. Makes 4-6 main dish servings or 8-10 side dish servings.

2 heads hearts or romaine, washed, chopped and spun dry or 6 cups of mesculn or baby spinach or a mixture
2 d'anjou pears, red, green or one of each cored and chopped
1/4 c red onion, sliced thin
1/2 c gorgonzola cheese, crumbled or blue cheese
MAPLE CANDIED PECANS
2/3 c pecans, (or walnuts)
1 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 Tbsp real maple syrup
freshly ground black pepper to taste
MAPLE VINAIGRETTE
3/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1/4 c real maple syrup
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
freshly ground black pepper to taste
CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
1 Tbsp shallot, chopped
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 c champagne wine vinegar
1 1/2 c canola oil
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground white pepper

CANDIED PECAN PEAR SALAD

For special occasions, I like to dress up packaged salad greens with sweet pears, crunchy pecans and a slightly tart pomegranate dressing.-Douglas Wasdyke, Effort, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15



Candied Pecan Pear Salad image

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., For dressing, in a blender, combine 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Cut pear into thin slices; sprinkle with lemon juice. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, pears, blue cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup pomegranate seeds, divided
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup olive oil
1 large pear
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

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