Jul 14 2026
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Poached Pear Salad Recipe

Inspired by Castle Farms
Time50m
Serves4

Red Wine Poached Pears, Point Reyes Bleu Cheese, Candied Pecans. Cinnamon Vinaigrette, Spring Mix.

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Ingredients

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Poached Pears

Candied Pecans

Cinnamon Vinaigrette

Salad Assembly

Method

Poached Pears Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Poaching Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine the red wine, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Poach the Pears

    Peel the pears and cut a small slice off the bottom so they can stand upright. Place the pears in the saucepan with the poaching liquid. Cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pears are tender. Remove pears and allow them to cool in the liquid.

Candied Pecans Preparation

  1. 3

    Make Candied Pecans

    In a skillet over medium heat, combine the pecan halves, sugar, and water. Stir frequently until the sugar has melted and the pecans are coated, about 5-7 minutes. Spread the pecans on parchment paper to cool.

Cinnamon Vinaigrette Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Salad Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the spring mix salad greens, crumbled Point Reyes bleu cheese, sliced poached pears, and candied pecans. Drizzle with cinnamon vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a refreshing salad appetizer or side dish.

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