Ginger Cookie And Cream Cheese Pear Salad Recipe

Name: Ginger Cookie And Cream Cheese Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pears, I like anjour pears (cored and cut into wedges, about 4 slices per half, leave the skin on); 1/2 head romaine lettuce, rough chopped; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, rough chopped; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise (NO Miracle Whip or low fat); 16 gingersnaps, not the soft cookies, the hard crispy ones (10 for the dressing, 6 for the garnish); 1 cup chopped pecans; Dressing; 2 teaspoons honey; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon minced shallot, fine chopped

Servings: persons

4 pears, I like anjour pears (cored and cut into wedges, about 4 slices per half, leave the skin on)
1/2 head romaine lettuce, rough chopped
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, rough chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise (NO Miracle Whip or low fat)
16 gingersnaps, not the soft cookies, the hard crispy ones (10 for the dressing, 6 for the garnish)
1 cup chopped pecans
Dressing
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon minced shallot, fine chopped

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Gingersnaps -- Just add all the cookies to a baggie and crush with a rolling pin or meat mallet. You can also use a food processor, but the baggie is so much easier. About 2/3 will go to the cream cheese dressing and 1/3 for a garnish. Just set to the side.
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Cream Cheese Dressing -- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise and add 2/3 rd's of the ginger snaps, Mix well to combine. Set to the side room temperature.
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Dressing -- Mix the honey, orange juice and shallot. Once again, set to the side.
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Pears -- Peel the pears and cut into wedges.
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Salad -- In a medium size bowl, add the iceberg, romaine and a couple of tablespoons of the dressing and toss lightly.
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Plating -- For each plate, add the dressed lettuce, then top with 1 pear (or about 8 slices per plate) sliced in wedges and plated in a spiral around the center of the plate. Then, in the center add a spoon of the cream cheese mixture. Drizzle a little of the dressing over the pears and top with the chopped pecans and remaining gingerbread cookies.
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ENJOY! It is a sweet starter salad but it is absolutely great with the tangy cream cheese.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pears, I like anjour pears (cored and cut into wedges, about 4 slices per half, leave the skin on), 1/2 head romaine lettuce, rough chopped, 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, rough chopped, 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Ginger Cookie And Cream Cheese Pear Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ginger Cookie And Cream Cheese Pear Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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