Pear Apple Beet Salad With Duck And Pear Vinaigrette Recipes

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 DUCK CONFIT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• Whisk together mustard, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add 4 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified, then whisk in shallot.
• Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook pecans, stirring, until golden brown. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season with salt.
• Heat skillet with any oil remaining in it over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown duck on all sides until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and tear meat into bite-size pieces and discard bones. Keep duck warm, covered, on a baking sheet in oven.
• Halve and core pears and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add pears, greens, duck, cheese, and nuts to dressing with salt and pepper to taste, then toss gently to combine.

BEET AND PEAR SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet, toast the walnuts over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, water, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• While whisking, slowly add the oil to the bowl to create a vinaigrette.
• In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, pears, beets, onions, walnuts, and lemon vinaigrette. Toss to combine all ingredients and serve.
• Enjoy!

APPLE PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice and toss lightly.
• In a small bowl, combine all dressings ingredients and blend well.
• Pour over fruit, tossing lightly to coat.
• Refrigerate to blend flavors.

ROASTED BEET, PISTACHIO AND PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425f degrees.
• Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets, scrub with a brush.
• Place beets in a small baking dish.
• Bake at 425f degrees for 50 minutes or until tender.
• Cool, trim off beet roots, rub off skins, dice beets.
• Combine beets, pear, celery, and pistachios in a medium bowl.
• Combine juice and next 5 ingredients (juice through red pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
• Drizzle over beet mixture, tossing gently to coat.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled on lettuce leaves, if desired.

ROASTED PEAR AND BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; heat oven to 350°F Wrap each beet in foil and roast until fork can be inserted and removed eith little resistence, 1 to 1 1/2 hours; unwrap beets. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut beets lengthwise into quarters; cut each quarter n half into wedges.
• Peel and core pears. Wrap in foil. Roast in oven for 1/2 - 3/4 hour, or until fork tender. When cool enough to handle, cut in slices.
• Whisk togehter oil, vinegar, salt and pepper ot taste in small bowl.
• Conbine beets, blue cheese, and watercress in large serving bowl. Add pears and vinaigrette; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.