Cucumber Pear Salad Food

CUCUMBER PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Step 1 Remove the stems from the kale and tear it up with your hands into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl. Step 2 To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinaigrette, maple syrup, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Step 3 Pour the dressing over the kale and toss well to combine. Step 4 Arrange the cucumbers, pecans, goat cheese, grapes and pears on top of the tossed kale, and enjoy!

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.

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.

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 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.

CUCUMBER-WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in ice water, 5 minutes; drain and pat dry. Combine 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts, the red onion, 6 chopped Persian cucumbers, 1/2 cup chopped parsley and 2 tablespoons chopped dill in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons each white wine vinegar and olive oil and toss.

CUCUMBER PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the cucumber, peas, and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl. Whisk the mayonnaise and milk together in a small bowl; pour the dressing over the salad. Stir to coat.