Fresh Pear & Romaine Salad

  Salads

A relative gave me the tip to make salad dressings with whatever fruit I was using in my salad. It works like a charm here. Pears make the matching easy.

Fresh Pear & Romaine Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 2/3 cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh pear
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • SALAD:
  • 1 large pear, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup glazed pecans
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries

Instructions

  • 1. Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
  • 2. For salad, toss sliced pear with lemon juice. In a large bowl, toss romaine with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with pear, pecans, cheese and cherries. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 360 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.

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