- Calories 136
- Caloriesfromfat 34%
- Fat 5.2g
- Satfat 1.6g
- Monofat 2.8g
- Polyfat 0.5g
- Protein 2.9g
- Carbohydrate 22g
- Fiber 3.7g
- Cholesterol 3mg
- Iron 1.4mg
- Sodium 56mg
- Calcium 56mg
Poached Pear and Greens Salad
Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell
Category Finalist, Side Dishes and Side Salads. "I made a poached pear dessert and thought the pears would be delightful in a salad. If white balsamic vinegar is not available, Champagne vinegar works well, too." --Margee Berry, Trout Lake, WA
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine 2 cups water and wine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds, bean, and next 3 ingredients (through orange rind) to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until pears are tender. Drain and cool, and discard bean and rinds. Slice pears in half lengthwise, and cut into thin wedges.
Step 2
Place 1 cup greens on each of 8 plates. Top each serving with 1 red onion slice, 1 tablespoon raisins, 1/3 cup pears, and 1 tablespoon cheese.
Step 3
Combine oil, vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon dressing over each salad. Serve immediately.
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melendbm's Review
Outstanding! We make this for Christmas and Thanksgiving Dinner. Everyone loves it. Dressing is just divine.
Kate09's Review
Loved this salad!!!!! I added baked honeyed walnuts and used blue cheese instead of the goat. The blue cheese added a nice punch. This dressing is so easy and fabulous.
Jessie123's Review
This is a delicious salad. Very mild and suddle. The pears are worth the effort and smell delicious when you're making them. I added walnuts to my salad.
LightestFan's Review