TOSSED GREEN SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA & PEAR DRESSING

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Found in an online search in response to a request, this sounds so good that I'm posting it so I can find it! Developed by CeCe Sullivan of The Seattle Times food staff.

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Pears

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 canned pear halves in natural juice, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper (15 grinds)
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 small red bell pepper
1 ripe bosc pear
1/2 cup gorgonzola, finely crumbled

Steps:

  • To prepare the dressing:
  • In a blender or food processor, puree the.
  • drained pear halves with the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper until very smooth and silky.
  • Transfer to a jar, cover andrefrigerate.
  • To prepare the salad: Place the chopped walnuts in a small dry skillet. Toast over medium heat about 4 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Place the salad mix in a bowl and cover with a paper towel. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Peel the tough outer skin from the bell pepper with a vegetable peeler. You probably won't be able to get all of the peeling off, especially in the crevices of the pepper. Stem, seed and finely sliver the pepper; put.
  • into the bowl with the salad.
  • Just before serving, core and dice the pear and add to the salad with the walnuts and Gorgonzola. Add the dressing, toss to coat and serve.

Seven
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is delicious and the pears add a nice sweetness.


Tshiamo Motlhaoleng
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This salad was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was easy to make and the salad came together quickly. I will definitely be making this again.


Arif Molla
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This is a delicious salad! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the pears and walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


pancat pancat
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. The dressing is simple to make and the salad comes together quickly. I would recommend this recipe.


Luthfur Rahman
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This salad was okay. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the pears were nice and ripe. I probably won't make this again, but it's not a bad recipe.


Baba Ji
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I thought this salad was just average. The dressing was not very flavorful and the pears were not very sweet. I probably won't make this again.


Kushal Acharya
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This salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the pears were not very flavorful.


Ngetich Kevin
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This salad is not worth your time. The dressing is bland and the pears are tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Prince 098
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This salad was a disappointment. The dressing was too thick and the pears were not ripe. I would not recommend this recipe.


Mubashir Ishaq
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. The dressing was not very flavorful and the pears were not very sweet. I probably won't make this again.


Wayne Carlen
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This salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste and the pears were not very ripe. I probably won't make this again.


Ana Sofia Jurado Ortiz
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This is a fantastic salad! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the pears and walnuts add a great touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Beverly Beatty
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is delicious and the pears add a nice sweetness.


Hamza Zulfiqar
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This is my new favorite salad! The flavors are so harmonious and the dressing is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mehrab gul
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This salad is amazing! The dressing is perfectly balanced and the pears and walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Sameer Sarwar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. The dressing is so easy to make and the salad is always fresh and delicious.


Amahle Olwabafokazane
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This salad is so good! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the pears add a nice sweetness. I also love the crunch of the walnuts. This is a great salad to serve for a special occasion.


MD RASEL MONDOL
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I made this salad for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was easy to make and the salad came together quickly. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Townes
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This salad was a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The gorgonzola pear dressing was rich and creamy, with a hint of sweetness from the pear. The salad greens were crisp and fresh, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I especially enjoyed the co