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Pear Salads : Top 20

 

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Roquefort Pear Salad

Submitted by: Michelle Krzmarzick 
Tangy Roquefort blue cheese, fruity sliced pear, creamy avocado, and crunchy candied pecans are all pulled together with a mustard vinaigrette. 

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Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad

Submitted by: CHRISTYA 
Home Town: Maple Grove, Minnesota, USA
A yummy, healthy salad loaded with nuts, fruit and greens, with the kick of curry and cayenne pepper. My family calls it 'The Good Salad.' 

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Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Submitted by: SPERL25 
Living In: Overland Park, Kansas, USA
A sweet-tangy brown sugar-maple syrup dressing gets its zip from apple cider vinegar and performs as the perfect partner for a leafy green salad tossed with pears and candied pecans. 

Poached Orange Pears

Submitted by: Edna Lee 
These pears are very simple to prepare, but so elegant, assures Edna Lee of Greeley, Colorado. I love to serve them when fresh raspberries are in season. They make a beautiful presentation for special occasions and are always well liked by both young and old. TIP: I've occasionally used home-canned pear halves and no one ever knows the difference, Edna says. 

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Cranberry Pears

Submitted by: Leila Ryan 
I HAD an abundant pear crop last summer, so I was on the lookout for pear recipes. I ended up devising one of my own by substituting pears for apples in a chunky applesauce recipe. I usually serve it at lunch instead of a rich dessert and also find it makes a refreshing side dish. -Leila Ryan, McDonough, Georgia 

Pear, Feta, and Lettuce Salad

Submitted by: Steph 
Home Town: Clarion, Iowa, USA
Living In: Bridgewater, Iowa, USA
Crisp pears, balsamic vinaigrette, and feta cheese blend wonderfully in this light salad. 

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Sheri's Fun Fruit Turkey

Submitted by: Rusty's girl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Here's a fun way to serve fruit to the kids for Thanksgiving. Pears are cut in half to make turkeys, raisins and dried apricots form the faces and feet, a couple of walnut pieces make the wattles, and sliced apples and mandarin orange sections are arranged into a fan of tail feathers. 

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Minted Pears

Submitted by: Mary Selner 
My grandmother would use food coloring to make red and green pears only at Christmastime, and I enjoy carrying on her tradition. When I prepare this for a salad, I fill the centers with fresh fruit, fruit cocktail or cottage cheese. As a dessert, there are more options...a dab of whipping cream with a cherry on top, a drizzle of chocolate on top of the whipped cream or a scoop of sherbet in a contrasting color. -Mary Selner, Green Bay, Wisconsin 

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Tangy Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Submitted by: LARAL 
Romaine, blue cheese, chopped pears, walnuts, and red onion, combined with a tangy dressing, make this salad unforgettable. It is a sure hit worth trying! 

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Rachel's Cream Cheese Fruit Salad

Submitted by: Rachel Lewis 
This is a wonderful summer salad because it takes advantage of all the fresh fruit at the market, and because it has a glorious dressing made from strawberry flavored cream cheese, brown sugar vanilla and cinnamon. Rainbow Salad  

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Salad with Prosciutto and Caramelized Pears and Walnuts

Submitted by: Megs 
Home Town: Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Naples, Florida, USA
This delectable salad is comprised of romaine hearts tossed with golden, caramelized pears and walnuts, strips of succulent prosciutto and a full-bodied orange vinaigrette. 

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Cranberry-Pear Tossed Salad

Submitted by: Kris Hernandez 
Kris Hernandez of Oneida, Wisconsin often treats dinner guests to this colorful and fruity salad. Pears, dried cranberries and mixed greens are combined with sugarcoated walnuts and blue cheese, then drizzle with a sweep apricot-flavored dressing that's sure to tantalize the taste buds. 

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Blue Cheese Pear Salad

Submitted by: Rebecca Baird 
Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah shares the recipe for this refreshing salad. The combination of greens, pears, raspberries, nuts and blue cheese topped with a zest mustard dressing is just delightful! 

I Love My Pear Salad

Submitted by: Lisa H. 
Whipped topping is folded into canned pears blended with cream cheese, gelatin and chopped pecans. Allow this salad to set and chill before serving. 

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Pear Salad II

Submitted by: BAMACHICKKP9 
Sweet and delightful! Pears are filled with mayonnaise and cheese, then topped off with a festive cherry. A sure party pleaser. 

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Lime Pear Gelatin Salad

Submitted by: Elizabeth 
Great and green, this light gelatin salad made with pears and reduced fat cream cheese and whipped topping is a staple at any holiday meal in our family. 

Spinach, Pear and Feta Salad

Submitted by: Judy R 
Living In: Renton, Washington, USA
Pears are lovely in this spinach and feta salad. Use any type of fruity vinaigrette dressing on this light and tasty salad. 

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Speedy Pear and Pecan Salad

Submitted by: Cynthia K. 
This sophisticated salad of fresh pears, pecans, and Italian greens tossed with Italian dressing can be made in minutes to accompany fall meals. 

Schmag Salad

Submitted by: Matt Van Blaricom 
Its a fruit salad with a refreshing twist. Along with the traditional fruits - pears, oranges, apples, and grapefruit - there are a few surprises - jicama, mango, and a delicious cilantro and citrus dressing. 

Pear Salad I

Submitted by: KATHY A 
A wonderful blend of mixed greens, pears, toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola (blue cheese) with a light tasty dressing. 

 
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