ELEGANT CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD

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This salad recipe, with its combination of fresh ingredients and crunchy walnuts, is quick to make and yet looks very elegant. -Irene Fenlason, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium pear, chopped
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

M Shabaz
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This salad is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious salad that will impress your guests.


M abid M abid
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I've never been a big fan of cranberries, but this salad changed my mind. The cranberries are tart and sweet, and they pair perfectly with the pears and walnuts.


Robert Perales
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


Tevin macharia mukabana
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Play Point
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer, so I can make this salad anytime I want.


Lyrics DJ fanproj
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I made this salad for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


James carmichael
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This salad is beautiful and delicious. I love the way the colors of the cranberries, pears, and walnuts come together.


Johanna Abrahams
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the dressing is to die for.


Abubakkar Sukhera
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries, depending on what I have on hand.


Lekan Korede
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Trey Knight
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This salad was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of cranberries, pears, and walnuts was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.