Pear and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens

½ cup sliced red onion

1 Bosc pear

cored and sliced

½ cup chopped candied pecans

½ cup crumbled blue cheese

¼ cup maple syrup

⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup walnut oil

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion pear pecans and blue cheese and toss to mix evenly.

Step 2

To make the dressing place the maple syrup vinegar mayonnaise brown sugar salt and pepper in a blender and blend thoroughly. With the motor running slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 397.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 25.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 17.9g

Fat: 30.2g 47%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 15.4mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 1431IU 29%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 9.5mg 16%

Folate: 63.6mcg 16%

Calcium: 105.5mg 11%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 20.2mg 7%

Potassium: 366.8mg 10%

Sodium: 630.7mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 272

*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.