FRESH PEAR & ROMAINE SALAD

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A relative gave me the tip to make salad dressings with whatever fruit I was using in my salad. It works like a charm here. Pears make the matching easy. -Jennifer Greiling, Fairview, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2/3 cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh pear
1/3 cup olive oil
SALAD:
1 large pear, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup glazed pecans
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salad, toss sliced pear with lemon juice. In a large bowl, toss romaine with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with pear, pecans, cheese and cherries. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Md Sajedul Islam
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The pears add a nice sweetness, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The dressing is also very good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Gideon Amoah
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with nutrients, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again soon!


Lucaboii101 Gaming
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This salad was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The dressing was also very good. I will definitely be making this salad again soon!


Khalid Husssain
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was delicious! I used a mix of pears and apples, and the combination was perfect. The dressing was also very flavorful, and I loved the crunch of the walnuts. I will definitely be making this salad again!


jawad_ karachi000
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The pears add a nice sweetness, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The dressing is also very good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Alex Andromedov
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with nutrients, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again soon!


Chandrika Hawlader
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This salad was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The dressing was also very good. I will definitely be making this salad again soon!


Dano
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was delicious! I used a mix of pears and apples, and the combination was perfect. The dressing was also very flavorful, and I loved the crunch of the walnuts. I will definitely be making this salad again!


Yekjob Tekjob
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The pears add a nice sweetness, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The dressing is also very good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Ronjit Roy
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with nutrients, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again soon!


Adnan Gondal
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I made this salad for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The salad was also very easy to make, which was a bonus.


brandon Keith
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This salad was delicious! I used a mix of pears and apples, and the combination was perfect. The dressing was also very flavorful, and I loved the crunch of the walnuts. I will definitely be making this salad again!