BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH ONION AND PEAR

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This pretty and flavorful salad with a contrast of texture is refreshing and versatile...a nice accompaniment to a variety of entrees. Using this list of ingredients as a base for two, it can easily be increased to serve many more.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 can (8-1/2 ounces) pear halves, drained
2 thin slices red onion, separated into rings
3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Divide lettuce between two salad plates. Top with pears, onion, blue cheese and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, syrup, mustard, garlic powder and onion powder until blended. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts :

Khan Rasell
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I highly recommend this salad. It's a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients.


Waka Moli
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This salad is the perfect balance of flavors. The blue cheese is sharp, the pear is sweet, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


Saima Hussain
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I love the way the dressing coats the salad. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Waad Mohamed
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Gaming JK Live
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.


Sadiya muhammed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover blue cheese. I always have some on hand and this is a great way to use it up.


Madhobi Hossain Joba
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I love that this salad is made with seasonal ingredients. It's always fresh and delicious.


Eric GarciaG
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Krazy Kool77
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Uchenna Nsoedo
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This salad is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the crunch of the walnuts and the bite of the red onion.


ilyaas siyaad Cabdi123
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I'm not usually a fan of blue cheese, but this salad converted me! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful.


Daniel Delgado
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This salad is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors come together.


Rahima Akter
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I've tried many blue cheese salads before, but this one is by far the best. The addition of pear gives it a sweetness that balances out the sharpness of the cheese perfectly.


nakalanzi joan
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of blue cheese, onion, and pear was unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.