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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Sweet pears and rich blue cheese turn a bed of greens into an elegant side. Topped with tangy vinaigrette, this tantalizing salad from Cindy Dyrnes of Deptford, New Jersey will win rave reviews from all! Ingredients:
3 medium bartlett pears, halved and cored |
6 teaspoons lemon juice, divided |
1/3 cup water |
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil |
2-1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese |
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted |
3 tablespoons chopped green onions |
6 cups torn leaf lettuce |
Directions:
1. Place pears, cut side down, in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Brush with 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Add water and remaining lemon juice to pan.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or just until pears are tender. Drain and cool to room temperature.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the blue cheese, walnuts and onions.
4. Just before serving, divide lettuce among six plates; drizzle with dressing. Top each with a pear half and 2 tablespoons blue cheese mixture. Yield: 6 servings.
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