BARTLETT PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Bartlett Pear and Blue Cheese Salad image

Sweet pears and rich blue cheese turn a bed of greens into an elegant side. Topped with tangy vinaigrette, this tantalizing salad from Cindy Dyrnes of Deptford, New Jersey will win rave reviews from all!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 medium Bartlett pears, halved and cored
6 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
2-1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
6 cups torn leaf lettuce

Steps:

Place pears, cut side down, in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Brush with 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Add water and remaining lemon juice to pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or just 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., Just before serving, divide lettuce among six plates; drizzle with dressing. Top each with a pear half and 2 tablespoons blue cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges