Pear Vinaigrette Recipes

FRESH PEAR VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cut the pear into chunks and drop in the carafe of a blender with the lemon juice. Purée, then add the salt and pepper. Add the vinegar and blend well. With the blender running, drizzle in the oils until you have a nice, thick emulsified dressing. The dressing can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 8 hours. Shake well before using.

PEAR VINAIGRETTE

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.

FRESH PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD WITH VANILLA PEAR VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Mix together until sugar and cinnamon are melted and walnuts are evenly coated. Remove from heat. Spread walnuts on a large plate to cool.
• In the container of a blender, combine the drained pears, 1/3 cup of the reserved syrup from the can, vinegar, yogurt, honey, salt, pepper, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; blend until smooth.
• Assemble the salad by tossing together the mixed greens, spinach, pear slices, dried cherries, feta cheese, and walnuts in a serving bowl. Serve with dressing on the side.