Pear Salad I

Name: Pear Salad I
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced; 1 cup port wine; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 6 cups assorted salad greens; 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

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A wonderful blend of mixed greens, pears, toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola (blue cheese) with a light tasty dressing.

Recipe by KATHY A

Updated on February 25, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup port wine
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups assorted salad greens
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange pear slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Pour port wine into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until the wine is reduced by 1/2. Remove from the heat and cool. Pour the cooled wine into a blender or food processor, and add the shallots, garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Puree until smooth.
Divide the salad greens evenly between four serving plates. Arrange some of the broiled pear slices over each pile of greens. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle dressing over each plate, then sprinkle with walnuts. If you like, this can also be made in one large bowl instead of individual servings.

Note

To toast walnuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fragrant, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

485	Calories
32g	Fat
27g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 485
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 9g	47%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 544mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 19mg	97%
Calcium 325mg	25%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 643mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.