GREENS WITH PEARS AND BLUE CHEESE

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Fresh greens, pear slices, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, crunchy walnts and a creamy citrus dressing make this healthy salad from Leanne Mocker a refreshing delight! "I first concocted it three years ago," she writes from Fall River, Massachusetts, "and it really was an instant sensation. My family loved it as much as I did."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
2-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
12 cups spring mix salad greens
3 medium pears, thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients. On each salad plate, arrange 2 cups of greens, half of a pear and about 1 tablespoon each of blue cheese and walnuts. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Shakirah Namale
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I can't wait to make this salad again!


Anthony James
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This salad is a great addition to any party or gathering.


minhal akram
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I would definitely recommend this salad to others.


Pelo Botse
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears.


MD. Monir Khan
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still really good.


Edward Cousins
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Benton Hunt
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I've never been a big fan of pears, but this salad changed my mind. The pears are so sweet and juicy.


Pretty InPink11
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This salad is really easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


AWUDU ISSAH
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I love the sweet and salty combination of the pears and blue cheese.


Bangla Media
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Sunny Honey
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a really flavorful dish.


Ijhar khan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Davie uch
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, salty blue cheese, and peppery arugula was perfect.