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PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This salad brings together ingredients that really enhance each other, and the dressing packs a perfect punch with maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It's a favorite in my family!

Provided by SPERL25

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
½ cup sliced red onion
1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
½ cup chopped candied pecans
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup walnut oil

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
  • To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 630.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Spring salad topped with red onion, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles and a zesty homemade dressing.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) package spring salad mix
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 Barlett pear (diced)
1/2 cup candied pecans
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place salad in a large bowl.
  • Top with onion, pear, pecans and blue cheese. Toss until combined.
  • Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat, or serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1852 kcal, Fat 157 g, SaturatedFat 33 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 3882 mg, Carbohydrate 102 g, Sugar 74 g, Protein 17 mg

BLUE CHEESE AND PEAR SALAD



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Sweet pears and rich blue cheese combine together for an elegant salad. Topped with balsamic vinegar dressing this is bound to get rave reviews alongside any meal or on its own! Another great recipe from Taste of home.

Provided by Chef Decadent1

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pears, cored and halved
6 teaspoons lemon juice
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons walnuts
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/8 cup dried cranberries
6 cups lettuce (* i use butter lettuce)

Steps:

  • Place pears, cut side down, in a baking dish. Brush with 2 tsp lemon juice. Add water and remaining lemon juice to pan.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender. Drain and cool to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl whisk the oil, vinegar salt and pepper. In another bowl combine the , blue cheese, walnuts and onions along with thee dried cranberries.
  • Just before serving, divide lettuce among plates; place sliced pears and remainder of ingredients on top and drizzle with balsamic dressing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.9, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 398.6, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 13.2, Protein 5.5

PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This crisp fall salad gets its tartness from fresh pears, an extra crunch from pecans and a hint of creaminess from blue cheese. It's simple, but always impresses. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 cups torn romaine
2/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
2 medium pears, sliced
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup glazed pecans

Steps:

  • Place romaine in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with pears, cheese and pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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