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Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Contributed By: Andi1
Carolyn Jetton

This elegant salad will impress, but the ingredients are really simple.

Ingredients

1 cup Walnut halves

4-6 cups Mixed greens, trimmed, washed and dried (I use bibb lettuce)

2 Pears peeled, cored and cut into slices

4 ounces Crumbled gorgonzola, Roquefort or blue cheese

1/2 cup Any vinaigrette

Preparation

1. Place walnuts in skillet over medium heat. Toast, shaking handle of pan frequently until nuts begin to darken (about 3-5 minutes). Be careful, nuts burn easily. Place on pan to cool.

2. Meanwhile, toss greens with most of vinaigrette (enough to lightly coat leaves). Divide among 4 plates. Place pears on top and sprinkle crumbled cheese on top. Crumble or coarsley chop walnuts; scatter over salad.

3. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: July 4th

Nutrient Information

Calories: 352
Total Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Protein: 15 g
Vitamin A: 952 IU
Vitamin C: 9 mg
Calcium: 204 mg
Sodium: 404 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Fiber: 4 g