BLUE CHEESE AND PEAR SALAD

Blue Cheese and Pear Salad image

Provided by Chef Decadent1

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