Autumn Pear Salad Recipe - Vegetarian Times

    Autumn Pear Salad

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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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