Holler of Tinned Tomatoes is hosting No Croutons Required - The Fruit Edition this month. This is my entry.
Pear SaladFresh baby salad greens
Pears, cored and sliced (skin on)
Parmesan cheese, shaved
Chopped Walnuts
Lemon juice
Sprinkle pears with a small amount of lemon juice and set aside. Arrange salad greens on plate/bowl. Arrange pears over top. Sprinkle with some chopped walnuts and shaved Parmesan cheese. Drizzle salad dressing over top.
Maple Salad Dressing
1/4 cup Ohio Pure Maple Syrup, warmed
1 1/2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Whisk maple syrup, cider vinegar, olive oil and salt together and drizzle over salad. Season liberally with freshly ground pepper.
Salad dressing courtesy of Rachel Ray.
35 comments:
Oooh, that salad dressing sounds yummy. Love anything with maple syrup.
I love fresh fruit in a salad & the salad dressing sounds really sweet & delicious. A perfect meal for a hot afternoon.
I second that on the dressing. Is it too late for lunch?
This must be too delicious to be healthy!
Looks like a wonderful fall salad..and I love that dressing..very unique!
Maryann xox
Thanks everyone :) The dressing made the salad, just the right balance of bitter and sweet!
The food critic loved the dressing.
Can't tell it is nearing Fall here, we have been near and above 90 all week ... I am tired of the HEAT!
"whine, whine, whine" :)
Wow,loved the maple syrup dressing and the salad looks very inviting :)
Pears go really well in salads. I like the maple syrup dressing.
Thanks Usha & Kevin, yes this dressing is really good with fruit.
Oh my, oh my, my my! This looks amazing. I love the combo of pears, walnuts, and cheese. This is so pretty, and I bet it's absolutely wonderful!
I love pears in salad with nuts, a sharp tasting cheese, and drizzled with vinaigrette. I think it's my favorite way to eat pears. The dressing sound like something my husband might even like too. I have no doubts about me liking it. It looks yummy!
well what do ya know--ms ray came through with an awesome dressing! the whole thing sounds delicious--nice entry. :)
Thanks ladies .. yes the fruits, nuts and cheese were great with this maple dressing.
I want to make this, it sounds so delish!Sweet, salty and crunchy!!
Every aspect of this salad is a go!!
Thank you Marie & Lucy :) We eat a lot of salads, sometimes as a main meal when it is hot.
I'm usually not big on fruit in salads but this could change my mind! Looks fabulous!
I've never been a big fan of Rachel Ray but this dressing does look like a good one. Anything maple syrup can't be bad. Pears with maple syrup - well, say no more - it's a perfect combination and nice entry to Holler's roundup.
Pear, Maple, Corn? Um - hello - this is what I'm talking about!
-DTW
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Candy we put any fruit in our salads ... thanks for stopping by, love your blog.
Giz, I was out of honey and had maple syrup and just was googling for a dressing and came across this one, it really is good.
Thanks Darius, but there is no corn in this salad :)
i love fruit in my salads! it makes it so nice and sweet!
Hi TT, so do we ... anything from strawberries, blueberries etc.
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I like the sound of maple and pears.
Looks like a perfect September salad!
Thank you Carla & Balisha for the awards :)
Lori Lynn .. I too love maple syrup with fruit.
Lovely Ohio Mom! Thank you for entering your salad :)
Thank you Holler :)
Oh yeah. Nice one. I love anything pear.
I would love this, but my food taster would not allow it at the table with that dressing. He cannot abide Maple anything, not even the smell.
I have become a closet maple eater.
I need for you to post some good DIET food! I am tired of my diet, and want something that is healthy, and not fattenin'.
OMom makes these delicious things and of course, never gains an ounce. Not fair! LOL
Janie
Thanks LR :)
Janie
Salad & fruit is the bestest diet food :) Substitute the dressing on this salad for a low-fat creamy style, this would go well with french dressing and/or ranch.
No Maple ? Oh my ... how about honey ? Honey would work just as well.
I am "trying" to eat healthier, but fall/winter is coming and my oven is calling out to me :)
looks yummy, never had pears in my salad before, but i love putting new "stuff" in my salad!
Hi Priscilla
Fruit in salad is the bomb, add some red onion to it also :)
Pear Salad when I was a child, ever so long ago, was canned pear halves on a bed of lettuce, shredded cheese and a dressing of mayo. I still love it.
I made pearsauce this morning, like applesauce; just boil pears with a bit of water until they fall apart and have a rosy color. Add a bit of spices, including ginger. Serve very cold.
Nell
Hi Nell
So good to see you. Many moons ago when I was a child, we had canned pear halves on a bed of lettuce with a dollop of cottage cheese in the center drizzed with a touch of honey and chopped nuts.
Pear sauce sounds yummy, and now that pears are in season I may have to try some.
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