KONA SALAD

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This has been around for a while, a recreation of Kona Cafe at Disney's Polynesian Resort. The addition of smoked almonds thrill me. If Asian pears are not available, you can substitute fresh peaches, strawberries, or other berries. Chill your salad bowls. It makes for a much better salad.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 unpeeled Asian pears, cored and thinly sliced
9 cups spring greens (1 pound bag) or 9 cups gourmet mixed salad greens (1 pound bag)
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
3/4 cup smoked almonds, chopped in large pieces
6 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup mild-flavored vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss pears, salad mix, blue cheese, onion, and almonds. In a separate bowl, mix orange juice, rice vinegar and sugar. Whisk in canola oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and gently toss; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.5, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 411.7, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 8.9

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