Spinach Salad With Caramelized Pears And Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipes

PEAR AND SPINACH SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Grate garlic clove into mixture and set aside.
• Wash and dry spinach and lettuce leaves. Tear into bite-sized pieces and put in a serving bowl. Cut fennel bulb in half and slice lengthwise as thinly as possible. Cut the pear in half and core. Thinly slice.
• Slowly pour olive oil into balsamic-lemon mixture, whisking constantly until the oil is fully incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and several grinds of black pepper. Drizzle desired quantity of vinaigrette over greens and toss lightly to coat. Add the pears and fennel with additional dressing and toss again to incorporate.
• Use a vegetable peeler to add thin curls of parmesan cheese for garnish if desired.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS

Steps:

• Melt butter in small frying pan over low heat.
• Add pecans and brown sugar.
• Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is caramelized.
• Spread out on wax paper to cool.
• In bowl toss together spinach, pecans, apple and cheese.
• Add oil and vinegar and toss again until everything is coated.
• Chef's note: To make ahead for a special dinner--toss apple with dressing. Layer on greens, cheese and pecans. Cover with plastic wrap and put in refrigerator until needed, tossing just before serving.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In jar with tight-fitting lid, place all dressing ingredients; shake until well blended. Refrigerate.
• Arrange spinach leaves on individual salad plates. Coat avocado slices with 1 tablespoon orange juice; arrange over spinach. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Drizzle salads with dressing.

CRANBERRY PEAR SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries and pears. In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and paprika; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans.

CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Combine greens, pears, cranberries, pecans, and Havarti cheese in a large bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar dressing over salad and toss. Garnish with almonds to serve.

PEAR AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To prepare cranberry vinaigrette, whisk together cranberry sauce, orange juice, vinegar, ginger and salt until combined; some cranberries should remain intact.
• Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Combine spinach, pears, green onions, cheese and almonds in a bowl.
• Toss with cranberry vinaigrette to coat. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS AND CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Melt butter in saute pan over medium heat; add pear and brown sugar and saute until browned and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
• Heat oil in saute pan over medium heat; add red onion, vinegar and sugar and saute until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
• Toast walnut pieces in dry skillet over medium heat until fragant and beginning to darken (Optional).
• Combine spinach, tomatoes, pears, onions, blue cheese and walnuts.
• Combine dressing ingredients and toss with salad (recipe may make more dressing than you need for this salad).

SPINACH PEAR SALAD WITH CHOCOLATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Whisk in the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; set aside., Divide spinach among four salad plates. Top with pear, cranberries and almonds. Drizzle with dressing.

SPINACH ,PEAR AND CRANBERRY SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1. For the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard and sugar. Gradually whisk in oil, whisking until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside 2. In a small skillet cook pecans over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted (do not over-brown). Remove from skillet and let cool. 3. In a large bowl combine spinach, pears and onion. Whisk dressing, and drizzle over spinach; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cranberries and pecans, and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CURRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim the rind from the bacon and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown and crispy. Cover and reduce heat to lowest setting to keep bacon warm.
• In a small, dry skillet, toast curry powder over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the oil is completely incorporated. Add curry powder and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together the bacon, spinach, mushrooms and vinaigrette until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH ROSEMARY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Process first 5 ingredients in blender until smooth. Pour into small bowl. Mix in herbs. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss spinach and pecans in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Top with sliced pears and sprinkle with cheese.
• *Available at Japanese markets and natural foods stores, and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

CHICKEN, CRANBERRY, AND PEAR SPINACH SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• On a cutting board, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add the sliced pear, spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and cooked chicken, and dress with the vinaigrette.
• Enjoy!