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Pear, Blue Cheese, Walnut and Bacon Salad Recipe

Pear, Blue Cheese, Walnut and Bacon Salad Recipe

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Pear, Blue Cheese, Walnut and Bacon Salad

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh limes or 1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 1/4 tsp dijon mustard
1/4-1/2 tsp maple syrup or 1/4-1/2 tsp honey
2 tsp finely minced green onions
salt and pepper
1 cup walnut halves
1/2 tsp butter
1 tsp maple syrup or 1 tsp honey
1 dash cayenne or 1 dash hot smoked paprika
1/2 lb arugula , mesclun , romaine , mache , spinach (whatever may be your preference)
3 firm bartlett pears, washed, cored and sliced into very thin wedges (skin remaining)
4 oz blue cheese, crumbled ( gorgonzola , stilton , etc.)
2 slices bacon , cooked until crisp and well drained
1/2-1 lb cooked sliced chicken (optional)

Directions:

Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended; set aside.
In a small frying pan set on a medium heat, melt the butter, stir in the maple syrup or honey and then stir in the walnuts. Continue to heat the walnuts, stirring continuously, for approximately 2-3 minutes or until they are fragrant, caramelized and lightly browned. Remove from the heat; set aside.
Place the greens in a large salad bowl or, if individual servings are preferred, distribute them equally among 6 salad plates. Sprinkle over the pears, blue cheese and walnuts. Place over chicken then drizzle with dressing and toss.
Note: I find having the chicken warmed is superior to cold chicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	553.51 Kcal (2317 kJ)
Calories from fat	386.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.92g	66%
Cholesterol	45.56mg	15%
Sodium	650.8mg	27%
Potassium	562.13mg	12%
Total Carbs	26.12g	9%
Sugars	11.14g	45%
Dietary Fiber	5g	20%
Protein	19.9g	40%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	17%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	195.7mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	222.87 Kcal (933 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.28g	66%
Cholesterol	18.34mg	15%
Sodium	262.05mg	27%
Potassium	226.34mg	12%
Total Carbs	10.52g	9%
Sugars	4.49g	45%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	20%
Protein	8.01g	40%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	17%
Iron	0.7mg	9%
Calcium	78.8mg	20%

* 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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