PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (10 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2/3 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews)
1 bunch watercress
1 bunch arugula
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Belgian endive
2 ripe pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Comice
2 ounces mild blue cheese (about 1/2 cup loosely packed crumbles)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake, shaking the pan occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant, about 7 to 10 minutes. Let the nuts cool, and then coarsely chop.
Trim the stems of the watercress and arugula. Wash and dry the leaves.
Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a large salad bowl. Season with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.
Halve the endive lengthwise, cut out core, then thinly slice crosswise and add all the lettuces to the bowl. Quarter and core the unpeeled pears and thinly slice; add to the salad. Scatter the cheese and nuts over the salad, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the salad gently to evenly dress all the greens. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

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Debanatha Kunwar

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Not bad! I thought the salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. The dressing was good, but I would have preferred a more tangy vinaigrette. Overall, it's a solid salad that I would make again with a few modifications.

Aria Fresch

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Easy and delicious! I made this salad for a quick lunch and it was so good, I ate the whole thing myself. The dressing is simple but flavorful, and the pears and blue cheese go together perfectly. I'll definitely be making this salad again.

Mohammed Atiqur Rahman

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This pear and blue cheese salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I especially appreciated the dressing, which used honey and balsamic vinegar to create a sweet and

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