Home Dishes & Beverages Salads Fruit Salads

Pear & Pecan Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Name: Pear & Pecan Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings (1 cup each).
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons champagne or rice vinegar; 3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallot; 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1-1/2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup canola oil; 10 cups Boston lettuce; 2 medium pears, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1 review

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

12 servings (1 cup each)

A tart cranberry dressing balances beautifully with sweet, juicy pears in this salad that’s easy to make and sure to impress. This recipe is light on carbs and quick to make—and it’s oh so good! —Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Pear & Pecan Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Next Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons champagne or rice vinegar
3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided
2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallot
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup canola oil
10 cups Boston lettuce
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

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.

Pear & Pecan Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Total Time

Makes

Read Next

Ingredients

Directions

Recommended Video

More from Taste of Home