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Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear Dressing (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear Dressing (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear Dressing (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp pear nectar
1 1/2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp dijon mustard
half a 6-oz ripe red bartlett pear, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 cup coarsely crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 head butter lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
1/2 a large ripe red bartlett pear , quartered lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 cup hazelnuts (preferably skinned), toasted and roughly chopped
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Directions:

For the dressing: In a blender, blend together the oil, pear nectar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, diced pear, cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
For the salad: Place the lettuce wedges on 4 salad plates. Arrange the avocado, pear slices, hazelnuts and cranberries around the lettuce. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	478.9 Kcal (2005 kJ)
Calories from fat	373.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.54g	64%
Cholesterol	22.18mg	7%
Sodium	542.51mg	23%
Potassium	429.34mg	9%
Total Carbs	22.32g	7%
Sugars	11.48g	46%
Dietary Fiber	6.08g	24%
Protein	8.67g	17%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	180.3mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	283.76 Kcal (1188 kJ)
Calories from fat	221.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.61g	64%
Cholesterol	13.14mg	7%
Sodium	321.45mg	23%
Potassium	254.39mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.22g	7%
Sugars	6.8g	46%
Dietary Fiber	3.6g	24%
Protein	5.13g	17%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	106.8mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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