Pear And Avocado Salad With Maple Vinaigrette Food

PEAR AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Halve and core the pears.
• Slice them thinly and brush with lemon juice to stop discoloration.
• Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and peel them.
• Carefully cut each half into five slices.
• Also brush with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
• Place watercress and arugala on plates to be served and arrange pears and avocados on top.
• Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
• For the dressing combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake.
• Spoon dressing on top and crumble the cheese on top of it all.
• Serve immediately.

PEAR AND GREENS SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients except oil with wire whisk. Beat in oil until blended.
• Place pecans in 1-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on High 2 minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until browned.
• Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates. Arrange pear wedges on greens; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads.

ENDIVE SALAD WITH PEARS, ROQUEFORT AND WALNUTS AND DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To prepare vinaigrette, whisk together mustard and vinegar until well incorporated, add shallots and while whisking constantly slowly add the olive oil until all is emulsified into the mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside until needed. Combine the endives, pears, walnuts and Roquefort cheese in a medium bowl and toss. Place mixture in the middle of a plate and drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, pear, cheese and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.