HARVEST SALADS WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE

Harvest Salads with Pear Vinaigrette image

You'll love this simple but elegant salad's subtly tart dressing and fresh taste. It's a fantastic combination! Don't have Gouda? Try using Swiss cheese instead. Cheryl Perry - Hertford, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 medium pears
1/3 cup oil and vinegar salad dressing
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
6 ounces Gouda cheese, shaved
3/4 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds

Steps:

Peel and core one pear; coarsely chop. Place in a small food processor; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add salad dressing in a steady stream. Set aside., Divide salad greens among six salad plates. Slice remaining pears. Arrange pears and cheese over salads. Sprinkle with almonds; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.