PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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This salad brings together ingredients that really enhance each other, and the dressing packs a perfect punch with maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It's a favorite in my family!

Provided by SPERL25

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
½ cup sliced red onion
1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
½ cup chopped candied pecans
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup walnut oil

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
  • To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 630.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

Mary Mon
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!


Kishia Burks
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey.


Official Admin
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Bidhan Khadka
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


dominic mwilu
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pears and walnuts balance out the flavor of the cheese.


Fardin Khan
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and it holds up well.


Taylor Zoidis
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of pears and blue cheese.


Sk Gf
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pears.


Tersue Jacob
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fruit is in season.


Sunita Khawad
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


The King Floppa
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet pears, salty blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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