Autumn Pear Salad

Author:: Vegetarian Times Editors
Publish date:: Oct 2, 1998
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6Servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tsp. cranberry juice concentrate
1/3 cup olive oil
6 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

Preparation

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

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

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