Pear And Spinach Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette Food

FALL SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine vinegar and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften. Remove from heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Place in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
• Core and julienne one pear, core and dice the other.
• In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Toss and drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
• Divide among salad plates and garnish with julienned pear. Top with any additional walnuts as well.

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).

PEAR & PECAN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Process champagne, 1/4 cup cranberries, shallot, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a small food processor until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a bowl, combine lettuce and pears. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans and remaining cranberries.,

SPINACH & PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the water, orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
• In large bowl, add the pear slices and 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
• Add remaining dressing, spinach and onion and toss to coat.

PEAR-AND-SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place spinach in a salad bowl.
• Toss pear slices with lemon juice and add to bowl.
• Place remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
• Toss vinaigrette with salad.

SPINACH-PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the first 10 ingredients together, preferably with a food processor or blender so that it mixes well. Set the dressing aside.
• Remove and discard the stems from the spinach leaves. Wash spinach, and pat dry with paper towels. Combine the spinach, pears, raisins, and pecans in a large bowl. Pour reserved dressing over salad, and toss gently. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY AND MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash and dry the spinach leaves. Place on a large serving platter. Sprinkle the pecans, cranberries, and onion rings on top of spinach.
• Place the vinegar, cranberry juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake or whisk until well combined.
• Add the vegetable oil and shake again. Just before serving, shake the vinaigrette once more and pour it over the salad.