Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

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This pear and blue cheese 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!

Submitted by SPERL25

Updated on August 13, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
½ cup sliced red onion (Optional)
½ cup chopped candied pecans
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup walnut oil

Directions

Place salad greens in a large bowl. Add pear, red onion, pecans, and blue cheese; toss to combine.
Place mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend thoroughly. With the motor running, pour in walnut oil in a slow, steady stream. Blend until dressing becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad; toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

397	Calories
30g	Fat
25g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 397
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	39%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 631mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 8g	16%
Vitamin C 10mg	11%
Calcium 106mg	8%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 367mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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