Autumn Pear Salad
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- cups mixed greens
- 2 medium Anjou or Bosc pears, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 3 oz. blue or gorgonzola cheese, crumbed
- 3 Tbs. chopped walnuts
- 3 Tbs. dried cranberries
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- Dressing
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tsp. cranberry juice concentrate
Preparation
- Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, juice concentrate and mustard. Slowly add oil, whisking until blended and thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide greens among 6 individual serving plates. Top each with sliced pears, crumbled cheese, walnuts and cranberries. Drizzle each with some dressing and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 6 Servings
- Calories 176
- Carbohydrate Content 32 g
- Cholesterol Content 11 mg
- Fat Content 13 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 4 g
- Sodium Content 205 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g