Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Name: Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings (1-1/4 cups dressing)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup white wine vinegar; 1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, drained; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup olive oil; 6 cups torn mixed salad greens; 2 medium pears, sliced; 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings (1-1/4 cups dressing)

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This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe to make a main dish salad. —Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina

Ingredients

1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium pears, sliced
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Directions

For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, pear halves and salt; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
In a salad bowl, combine the greens, sliced pears, tomato, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing; toss to coat. Serve with pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups salad with about 3 tablespoons dressing: 315 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.

This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe to make a main dish salad. —Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina

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