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Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

SUBMITTED BY: SPERL25

"This salad brings together ingredients that really enhance each other, and the dressing packs a perfect punch with maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It's a favorite in my family!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion (optional)
  • 1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped candied pecans
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
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  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup walnut oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
  2. To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2007 by HERWOL
I made this salad to take to a holiday dinner, but I made it first just for my family to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by PCooper
New recipe, but every time I have served it guests have asked for the recipe. Good dressing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by Mac@theKitchen
Instead of using candied peacans I bought sliced almonds and candied them myself with sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by LMNOATP
This is quite good. The flavors really work well together. People that don't normally like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by CSG
Love this salad, with all the goodies. I used the "candy coated pecans" from this website,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by Aundrea00
The salad tasted delicious! The only modification I may make is to add more than 10 oz. of... MORE


 
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Recipe Submitter:

SPERL25
Cooking Level: Beginning
Living In: Overland Park, Kansas, USA
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Nutritional Information
Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 396

  • Total Fat: 30.3g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg
  • Sodium: 630mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
  • Protein: 8g

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