PEAR, WALNUT AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD WITH MAPLE DIJON DRESSING FROM NORDSTROM'S CAFE RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Pear, Walnut and Bleu Cheese Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing from Nordstrom's Cafe Recipe - (4.8/5) image

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Ingredients

For the Salad:
Mesclun greens, 4-6 cups
2 pears, peeled and chopped (toss with some lemon juice to keep them from discoloring if necessary)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion rings, halved (optional)
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2/3 cup Maple Candied Walnuts or Pecans (in a pinch, just toast some nuts), roughly chopped
For the Maple Candied Walnuts or Pecans:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
pepper to taste
1/2 cup pecan or walnut halves
For Maple Dijon Vinaigrette:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
pepper to taste
For Nordstrom's Champagne Vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup Champagne wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups salad oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

To Make Candied Walnuts: Melt the butter in a pan Mix in the maple syrup and pepper Add the pecans and toss to coat Cook on medium low heat about 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Turn out on aluminum foil and let cool for 5 minutes; break apart if necessary. To Make either Dressing: Mix all ingredients in bowl using wire whisk. Place greens on individual plates. Sprinkle chopped pears, nuts and gorgonzola on top of salad greens. Drizzle dressing over salad or serve on the side to suit individual tastes. Beautiful and delicious.

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Sharmaake Maxamad

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I love the combination of pears and blue cheese. The dressing is also really good.

TheAnnoyingKidd

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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.

Jaxson Felts

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I've made this salad several times, and I always get compliments on it. It's a great salad to bring to potlucks or picnics.

mpumelelo Succes mncwabe

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This salad is a great way to showcase seasonal pears. I like to use a variety of pears, such as Bosc, Anjou, and Bartlett.

julie leicht

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I made this salad for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.

Leyla Memmedli

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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

Elzaan Farao

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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The pears and walnuts add a nice crunch, and the blue cheese adds a bit of tang.

Md Mazharul Islam

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. I also like to add a bit of crumbled bacon for extra flavor.

Dipesh Bishow

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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful, and the combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese is perfect.

Makinsey Dollens

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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 I have on hand, and the dressing is always a hit.

Jessy Njuguna

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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of pears and blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together, and the salad was both refreshing and satisfying.

AJ Vorswijk

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This salad was a hit! The combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese was perfect, and the maple-Dijon dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.

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