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    Perfectly Pear Walnut Salad

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    By Alisa Fleming on April 24, 2013 Dairy-Free Recipes, Salad

    Pear Walnut Salad Recipe - Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-FreeI was recently contacted by Sadaf, a brand of Mediterranean ingredients, about their grapeseed oil, and this pear walnut salad recipe. I’ve been using grapeseed oil for many years due to its nice neutral flavor and versatility, but I usually just pick it up at Trader Joe’s. Though I’m constantly on the lookout for an olive oil that isn’t too “grassy,” I hadn’t thought about taste-testing grapeseed oil. Well Sadaf may have won me over. I did a side-by-side comparison, and Sadaf had a cleaner and lighter taste. Here are some great things about grapeseed oil, and this brand in particular:

    • Pure oil, made in Italy
    • High smoke point (noted as 485ºF) makes it good for high heat cooking
    • A very neutral taste for baking (sweet or savory) and cooking – great alternative to canola and sunflower oils
    • Good source of vitamin E (though it is packaged in clear bottles, so I’m not sure how quickly it degrades)
    • Fair price – at last check, Sadaf was just $7.35 for a big 1 liter bottle

    If you are like me, and sometimes find extra-virgin olive oil too overpowering, then this pear walnut salad recipe may suit you nicely. The neutral grapeseed oil adds richness while letting the other flavorful ingredients shine.

    Pear Walnut Salad Recipe: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free

    Perfectly Pear Walnut Salad
     
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    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    5 mins
    Total time
    15 mins
     
    Recipe shared with us by Sadaf.
    Serves: 4 servings
    Ingredients
    Dressing:
    • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) Sadaf grapeseed oil
    • ¼ cup simple syrup (see preparation note below)
    • 2-1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
    • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
    Salad
    • ¾ cup walnut pieces
    • 1 tablespoon Sadaf grapeseed oil
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1-1/2 heads of butter lettuce, hand torn into bite size pieces or 5-ounce package arugula
    • 1 ripe pear, cored and thin sliced lengthwise, dipped in lemon juice
    Instructions
    1. For the dressing, whisk or blend the oil, syrup, vinegar, and salt. Adjust dressing to taste, if needed.
    2. For the salad, heat the 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-low heat. Add the walnuts and sauté for a few minutes. Add the brown sugar and cook until caramelized.
    3. In a large bowl, toss the salad dressing with the greens, pear slices, walnuts, and sugar, until well coated.
    Notes
    Prepare a simple syrup using ¾ cup water, 3 Tablespoons sugar, cooking over low heat until sugar is melted. Measure amount needed for recipe.
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    3 Comments

    1. Pingback: Pear Salad….. Better Than My Mom’s And More Nutritious Too | Southern Girl Eats Clean

    2. Alisa Rhinehart on April 28, 2013 5:43 am

      This recipe is something that I must try! This is cleaner, healthier version of the Pear Salad my mom use to make when I was a child. (Duke’s mayo, chedder cheese) Thanks for the info. on grapeseed oil.
      I love your page! Oh…. and you have a great name too Alisa! 😉

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on April 28, 2013 7:28 am

        Yes, it is a good name, isn’t it?

        Mayo, cheddar, and pears? That does sound heavy! I hope you enjoy this version. 🙂

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