BLUE CHEESE PEAR SALAD

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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!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup unpeeled fresh pear slices
1 cup fresh raspberries, optional
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, pears, raspberries if desired, blue cheese and nuts. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Whetiny
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This salad is easy to make and looks very impressive. I've made it several times for guests and they always rave about it. It's a great salad to serve for any occasion.


Charmaine Soll
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I especially liked the way the blue cheese and pears complemented each other.


Jayaprakash Silwal
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The combination of the sweet pears, salty blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts is perfect. I also love the addition of the honey-balsamic vinaigrette, which adds a touch of sweetness and acidity. I will definitely be m