ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD

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Guests at a barbecue we hosted one summer brought this cool, refreshing salad. Now it's a mainstay at many of our gatherings year-round. The mingling of zesty tastes and textures instantly wakes up the taste buds. -Sherry Duval, Baltimore, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cups torn salad greens
3 large ripe pears, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
4 ounces crumbled Roquefort blue cheese
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, pears, onions, cheese and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Abrar Ahmad3699
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Dewan Sahin
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or subtract ingredients to suit my taste.


Dev Magar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Cresenico Carrean
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet pears, salty cheese, and crunchy walnuts are a perfect match.


Md saju Islam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Roquefort cheese.


Antonio Ragonese
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved them in this salad. They were so sweet and juicy.


MD fuhad Fuhad
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


yoshi martinez
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect salad to bring to a potluck or party.


Sonia CreativeMinds
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing! It made it a more substantial meal.


Alasana Gitteh
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Bryan Ratzon
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I'm not a huge fan of Roquefort cheese, but I loved it in this salad. The pears and walnuts really mellowed out the flavor.


sree pobittro
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's so easy to make, but it's also incredibly delicious. The peppery arugula pairs perfectly with the sweet pears and salty cheese.


Robiul Kazi
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of Roquefort cheese, pears, and walnuts was divine. I will definitely be making this again.