Fresh Pear Romaine Salad Recipes

ROMAINE CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare 4 cups of chopped romaine lettuce loosely packed. Place it in a large salad bowl.
• Add pecans and Craisins.
• At this point the salad can be placed in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (Not more than 2 - 3 hours.)
• When ready to serve: break apart goat cheese and add to the bowl.
• Chop the pear into small pieces. Add to bowl.
• For the dressing: the measurements above are just guidelines. Add the oil and vinegar a little at a time until you achieve your preferred taste.
• Toss everything together. Serve immediately.

FRESH PEAR & ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salad, toss sliced pear with lemon juice. In a large bowl, toss romaine with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with pear, pecans, cheese and cherries. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.

PEAR CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND SHAVED ROMANO CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine pears, cucumber, vinegar, parsley, and oil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Using a vegetable peeler, shave Romano over top before serving.
• Spoon over crisp romaine lettuce.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PEAR, SMOKED BLUE CHEESE, AND CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• Cook the sugar and pecans in a small skillet over medium, 5 to 7 minutes or until the sugar has caramelized. Spread the pecans in a single layer on lightly greased wax paper on a large baking sheet. Let them cool completely and then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Layer the lettuce, pears, cheese, avocado, and green onions on a large serving platter. Drizzle with the desired amount of dressing, and top with the pecans.

TANGY PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gradually pour in oil, stirring constantly, until well blended.
• In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, blue cheese, pears, walnuts, and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss well to coat.

ROMAINE,PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Salad:.
• Put all salad ingredients in a large serving bowl.
• Just before serving,add enough Mustard Viniagrette to barely coat lettuce and toss lightly to mix.
• Serve immediately.
• Mustard Viniagrette:.
• Put all viniagrette ingredients in a jar or container with a tight lid; shake until thoroughly blended. Makes 1 cup viniagrette.