WARM PEAR SALAD

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Pear slices tossed with salad greens, red onion and blue cheese are drizzled with tangy raspberry vinaigrette in this refreshing salad. After enjoying a similar dish at a restaurant, I came home and worked up my own version. My family declared it a winner. -Marjorie Zalewski, Toledo, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large ripe pears, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
6 slices red onion, separated into rings
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, saute pear slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. On salad plates, arrange the greens, pears, onion, blue cheese and sunflower kernels. , In a blender, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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This salad was delicious! The pears were perfectly roasted and the dressing was tangy and flavorful.


Irma Morales
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see why others might enjoy it.


Jack Bubb
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pears were perfectly roasted and the dressing was delicious.


Arghab Fiaz
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This salad was amazing! The pears were so juicy and the goat cheese and walnuts added a nice touch of flavor.


Ocha Tochukwu
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I thought this salad was just okay. The pears were not very flavorful and the dressing was a bit bland.


Sandra Polanco
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see why others might enjoy it.


Martha Heart
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Perfect fall salad! The pears were perfectly roasted and the dressing was delicious.


Jonathan J. Montemayor
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This salad was easy to make and very impressive. I will definitely be making it again.


Olagunju Mathew
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears were sweet, the goat cheese was tangy, and the walnuts added a nice crunch.


Usagi Himioki
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This salad was delicious! The pears were perfectly caramelized and the dressing was tangy and flavorful.


Seekie
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out bland. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


Manjula Udekantha
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see why others might enjoy it. The pears were very ripe and the dressing was very sugary.


Kizito Emmanuel
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I'm not usually a fan of pears, but this salad changed my mind. The pears were so sweet and juicy, and the goat cheese and walnuts added a nice savory touch.


Azer Azer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great. The pears were perfectly caramelized and the dressing was delicious.


Rhonda Deming
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I made this salad for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful combination of ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.


Hur Bukhari
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This pear salad was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet pears, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I loved the contrast of textures and flavors.