PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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Spring salad topped with red onion, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles and a zesty homemade dressing.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package spring salad mix
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 Barlett pear (diced)
1/2 cup candied pecans
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place salad in a large bowl.
Top with onion, pear, pecans and blue cheese. Toss until combined.
Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat, or serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1852 kcal, Fat 157 g, SaturatedFat 33 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 3882 mg, Carbohydrate 102 g, Sugar 74 g, Protein 17 mg