PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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Tina Green of Albany, Oregon dishes up this refreshing salad as a main course on hot days or to serve with grilled meat. "It only takes a few minutes to prepare while the grill is warming," she notes. "I first tried it at a restaurant and adopted it to our taste."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1 slice sweet onion, separated into rings
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt sugar over low heat. Add walnuts and stir to coat. Remove from the heat., Divide lettuce between two serving plates; top with the cheddar cheese, pear and onion. Sprinkle with blue cheese and sugared walnuts. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Ntombenhle Vilakazi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Joel Seaton
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a healthy and refreshing option for a light lunch or dinner.


Kim Linthicum
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the pears and blue cheese pair so well together.


Kayleen Mujica
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Ridwan Abisola
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Clean Deadsniper
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a healthy and refreshing option for a light lunch or dinner.


Asgar Hussen
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I was skeptical about the combination of pears and blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. This salad is delicious!


Rob Elliott
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Pronoy Sarker
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the pears and blue cheese pair so well together.


Philip kwemoi 980
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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