PEAR WALNUT SALAD

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Categories Fruit

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

For the vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
coarse salt
freshly ground pepper
For the salad:
1 regular size bag (your choice) prepared salad greens
Note: The original recipe calls for 2 heads of butter or leaf lettuce, or a mixture of red and green lettuces, washed, dried and torn into 1″ pieces. To make this recipe even quicker for busy, home cooks to prepare, try the pre-washed, bagged lettuces. I used a mixture called Heart's Delight, a combination of romaine, green leaf and butter lettuce hearts, and found it perfectly acceptable.
3-4 fresh pears, either French Butter, d'Anjou or Comice, peeled and cut into 1/4″ wide slices
Note: To prevent the peeled, pear slices from browning, I quickly swished them in fresh lemon juice and set aside.
a 5 ounce package (or container) of crumbled Gorgonzola
Note: If you're not a fan of blue cheeses, feta cheese would work nicely and be a great, salty substitute.
1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces, lightly toasted
Note: To lightly toast walnut pieces, warm walnuts in a small frying pan with no added butter or oil. Cook over a medium to medium-high heat, tossing the nuts often until they are just lightly browned. If nuts should burn, toss them in the trash bin and begin again.
Optional - dried cranberries &/or dried cherries for extra color, flavor and texture
Note: Unfortunately I was so busy preparing dinner that I didn't think to add dried cranberries or cherries until AFTER the salad was served. Let my omission be your gain.

Steps:

Mix together

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Aisha Endris

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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, so I used a different type of cheese in the dressing. It was still delicious!

Christal Kofi

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

Matthew Large

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I added some crumbled bacon to this salad and it was amazing! It added a nice smoky flavor.

Haseeb satti

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great make-ahead salad, which is perfect for busy weeknights.

Jimoh Oluwakemi

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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch.

Cate A

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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese.

Seboka Mashigo

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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The pears and walnuts are a great combination.

Francisca Chenger

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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The dressing is delicious and the combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese is perfect.

ranya Humphries

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great choice for a light lunch or dinner.

Andy Orco

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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears are sweet and juicy, the walnuts are crunchy and nutty, and the blue cheese dressing is tangy and creamy.

Gift Namutebi

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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.

Ray Vasconcellos

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I made this salad for lunch today and it was so refreshing and delicious! The pears were crisp and sweet, the walnuts added a nice crunch, and the blue cheese dressing was the perfect finishing touch.

Toma Alexandra

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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese was unique and delicious. I also loved the dressing, which was light and tangy.

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