Maple Pecan Pear Salad Recipes

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SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, PEARS, CANDIED PECANS AND MAPLE-BALSAMIC DRESSING



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An incredibly delicious, yet really easy salad recipe! An absolutely perfect Thanksgiving salad, or holiday salad for dinner parties ... but quick enough for family dinners, too! • Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Includes Make-Ahead Steps • Vegetarian •

Provided by Two Healthy Kitchens LLC at www.TwoHealthyKitchens.com

Categories     Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ounces of mixed gourmet/spring greens
1 pear (such as d'Anjou), cored and chopped (to equal about 1 1/4 cups) (see note)
1 cup glazed, candied pecans (see note)
2/3 cup dried cherries (or cherry-flavored Craisins)
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smooth dijon mustard
a pinch (about 1/16 teaspoon) kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place greens in a large serving bowl (or divide among individual salad plates).
  • Sprinkle pears, pecans, cherries, and goat cheese over top of greens.
  • For dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, mustard, and salt until emulsified.
  • Dress salad just before serving, or pass the dressing at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 5 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cup, Sodium 73 grams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

GOAT'S CHEESE, PEAR & CANDIED PECAN SALAD



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This extra-special vegetarian starter is bursting with contrasting flavours and textures, such as spiralized pear, crunchy roasted nuts and creamy cheese

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Starter

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

100g pecans
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 red-skinned pears , cut into long, thin strips (use a spiralizer, or julienne them)
100g wild rocket
4 x 35g rounds of goat's cheese
1 tsp mustard powder
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and put the pecans on a non-stick baking sheet. Sprinkle over the sugar and maple syrup, and toss to combine. Roast for 5-7 mins until golden, then leave to cool completely before roughly chopping.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the ingredients and seasoning well. In a large bowl, combine the pear with the rocket, and toss with a little of the dressing.
  • Just before serving, blowtorch or grill the goat's cheese rounds until golden. To serve, put the remaining dressing in a squeezy bottle and swirl around the edge of the plate. Put the pear and rocket salad in the middle, scatter over the nuts and top with the goat's cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

MAPLE PECAN & PEAR SALAD



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I very delicious salad with the sweetness of maple. I included how to make maple pecans, but I normally cheat and buy the maple praline pecans at my grocery most of the time. Just easier and quicker to put together.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups mixed salad greens (including baby spinach)
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 small pears, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup aged white cheddar cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon maple sugar
1 cup pecan halves
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange washed salad greens on serving platter . Top with onion and pear slices. Crumble cheddar cheese over salad and sprinkle with nuts over top. Drizzle with salad dressing.
  • To make Pecans: Melt butter in frying pan and add pepper and maple sugar. Toss pecans in butter mixture until coated well. Spread nuts out evenly on flat baking sheet and roast at 350F for 15 minutes, or until lightly toasted, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
  • To make Maple Dijon Dressing: Combine all ingredients. SHAKE WELL. Store in refrigerator , shake before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1606.9, Fat 146, SaturatedFat 32.2, Cholesterol 83, Sodium 752.4, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 45.9, Protein 19.4

APPLE MAPLE PECAN SALAD



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A well-made salad has good taste and pleasing crunch. This one with cabbage, apples and pecans gets high marks in both, with extra points for color contrast. -Emily Tyra, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 cups shredded cabbage
3 large Granny Smith apples, julienned
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk first five ingredients until blended. Combine cabbage, apples and Gorgonzola; toss with dressing to coat. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CANDIED PECAN PEAR SALAD



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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

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

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.

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