Pear Pistou And Potato Salad Recipes

PESTO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked though, but the skins remain intact. Set them aside until they are cool enough to handle. Quarter the potatoes and put them in a large bowl. Add the peppers and the pesto and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and chill.
• Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over a medium heat until fragrant and golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. In a food processor, process the pine nuts and the garlic until minced. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice and process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly pour the oil down the food chute. Process until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

TANGY PESTO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
• Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, eggs, pickle relish, pesto seasoning, paprika, celery salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; add potatoes and mix well. Chill salad in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

POTATO SALAD WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Put 2 pounds chopped red-skinned potatoes in a pot, cover with water by 2 inches and add salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl using a slotted spoon; sprinkle with salt and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar. Boil 10 ounces frozen peas in the same pot until just tender. Drain, rinse and add to the potatoes. Whisk 3/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, and 1/2 cup each chopped chives and dill. Toss with the potatoes and peas; season with salt and pepper.

MAPLE-GLAZED TUNA WITH PEAR-POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Whisk together the mustard, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside.
• 2. Season the tuna on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the tuna and cook for 30 seconds on each side.
• 3. Remove from the pan and brush both sides of the tuna with the maple-mustard glaze. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the cilantro. Serve with the pear-potato salad.

PEAR-POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes and sauté until golden, about 12 minutes. Add the pears, onion, garlic, almonds, and curry powder and sauté for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Toss with the lemon juice and spinach.

ROASTED PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss pears with 1 teaspoon oil. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Turn pears over; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden and tender., When cool enough to handle, peel pears. Thinly slice two pear halves lengthwise and set aside. Place remaining pear halves in a blender. Add the vinegar, water, honey, salt and white pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, watercress, hazelnuts and cranberries. Arrange reserved pear slices on top; drizzle with dressing.

FLUFFY PINEAPPLE-PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1 cup; set aside. Combine pineapple and pears in an 8-in. square dish; cover and refrigerate. , In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in the pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes., Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vinegar. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

PEAR, PISTOU AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• *NOTE: use either pesto sauce or French pistou sauce (see #100384). The Zaar computer wouldn't let me type in pistou sauce as an ingredient. Naughty computer!
• Divide and arrange the mixed greens on 4 salad plates.
• Gently toss the pesto/pistou with the pear and roasted potatoes. Divide and serve the mixture over the mixed greens. Garnish with sliced almonds if desired.
• Since this is in essence a pilfered recipe, all amounts are estimated.
• A few recommendations to round out the menu: Serve with French bread and a glass of wine, listen to the soundtrack to Amelie and discuss Toulouse-Lautrec and the Belle Epoque.