TANGY PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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Romaine, blue cheese, chopped pears, walnuts, and red onions, combined with a tangy dressing, make this salad unforgettable. It is a sure hit worth trying!

Provided by LARAL

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

⅓ cup ketchup
½ cup distilled white vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup canola oil
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup toasted chopped walnuts
½ red onion, chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gradually pour in oil, stirring constantly, until well blended.
In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, blue cheese, pears, walnuts, and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 49.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1197.4 mg, Sugar 35.5 g