Pear And Cucumber Salad Recipes

PEAR SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND WALNUTS

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 CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Core the pears and cut into small bite size pieces.
• Split the cucumbers in half length-wise and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoons
• Slice cucumbers into thin slices.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss.
• Serve on bed of lettuce leaves.

PEAR AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine pears, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Slice cucumber paper thin, and toss lightly with pears. Arrange on crisp lettuce; serve with mayonnaise.

APPLE PEAR CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• For the Dressing:.
• Mix together the mustard, dill, vinegar, sugar and olive oil. Set aside.
• For the Salad:.
• Core and slice apples and pears into thin slices, leaving skin on for color and flavor.
• Slice cucumber into rounds (if using cucumber with seeds, cut in half lengthwise, scrape out seeds, and cut into half moon slices).
• If cucumber is waxed, peel it; otherwise leave skin on.
• Slice onion any way you like.
• Add all to bowl with dressing and toss to coat.

CHOPPED CUCUMBER, PEAR, AND FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 2 pounds cucumbers (we like English hothouse so we can skip peeling) into 3/4" cubes. Place in a resealable plastic bag. Place fronds from 1 large fennel bulb cut into 1/2" squares in a resealable plastic bag. Place fennel in a large bowl of water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to prevent browning; cover. Chill cucumber, fennel, and fronds overnight. Combine cucumber, drained fennel, 2 pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/2" pieces (about 2 cups), and 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds in a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup Granny Smith Apple Cider Vinaigrette; toss to coat. Add more vinaigrette, if desired. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds and reserved fronds.