Pear Avocado Walnut Salad 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 SALAD WITH WALNUTS, AVOCADO AND GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare bacon + chicken: Cook turkey bacon and grill chicken if you haven't already. See notes.
• Make dressing: Prepare dressing by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl or jar. I like using a jar with a lid for this so you can easily store any leftover dressing in the fridge in that same jar.
• Prep salad: Grab two bowls and add a base of spring mix, pear slices, grilled chicken breast, bacon, goat cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts and avocado.
• Serve: Drizzle salad with desired amount of balsamic dressing and enjoy!

PEAR, AVOCADO & WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, combine dressing ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts.
• Stir frequently for 5 minutes or until the walnuts have become crispy. Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the pear, rocket, spinach, avocado, feta, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. Drizzle the dressing over and the salad.
• If desired, add some grilled chicken to this salad.

WALNUT PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Combine the pears and dressing in a large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, add greens to pear mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEAR AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• Mix spinach, pear, avocado and onion in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.

AVOCADO, LETTUCE AND WALNUT SALAD WITH HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• Chop lettuce into not big pieces.
• Chop onion into very small pieces.
• Combine onion with vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, and honey.
• Add vegetable oil, stir thoroughly.
• Peel 2 avocados and cut into thin pieces, baste with lemon juice.
• Put lettuce into a salad bowl, then put avocado.
• Pour the honey dressing.
• Sprinkle with walnuts.

PEAR, DATE & WALNUT SALAD WITH CREAMY STILTON DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut the pear quarters into thin slices and toss in a bowl with the lime juice to help protect their natural colour. Blend the crème fraîche with half the stilton, ginger syrup to taste, and enough water (3-4 tbsp) to give a smooth, thick coating consistency. (Don't add too much water or it may separate.)
• Scatter the pear slices over six serving plates and follow with the walnuts, dates and remaining cheese. Can be prepared to this stage up to an hour ahead.
• Drizzle each salad with a little of the dressing and some walnut oil. Season with a grinding of pepper - you shouldn't need salt, as the cheese is salty. Mix the salad leaves and watercress very lightly with just a bit more dressing - some leaves should be touched by the dressing, some untouched. Gently pile the leaves on top of each salad.