Pear & Blue Cheese Walnut Salad W/ Pear Vinaigrette Recipe

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Pear & Blue Cheese Walnut Salad W/ Pear Vinaigrette
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Directions:

  1. Halve and core the pears. Slice thin, brush with lemon juice to prevent browning. This may be done up to 60 minutes ahead.
  2. To arrange the salads: line plates with salad greens.
  3. Fan pear slices atop each serving.
  4. Sprinkle with some blue cheese and candied nuts.
  5. Drizzle with dressing. Serve extra on the side.
  6. CANDIED WALNUTS / PECANS.
  7. Line a baking sheet with foil. Butter or spray with a nonstick oil.
  8. In a heavy skillet, over medium heat, combine: 1 C walnuts, 1/2 C sugar and 2 T butter.
  9. Cook until sugar starts to melt, DO NOT stir. Reduce heat to low and cook 'til sugar is golden brown. Stirring occasionally.
  10. Remove from heat and pour onto prepared baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into clusters.
  11. PEAR NECTAR VINAIGRETTE.
  12. In a screw top jar, combine:
  13. White wine vinegar, oil, pear nectar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper.
  14. Cover and shake well.
  15. Store in refrigerator for up to one week.
  16. Shake before serving.
  17. Makes about 1°C.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 307.2 Kcal (1286 kJ)
Calories from fat 211.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.48g 36%
Cholesterol 13.96mg 5%
Sodium 200.41mg 8%
Potassium 192.33mg 4%
Total Carbs 21.22g 7%
Sugars 14.39g 58%
Dietary Fiber 3.23g 13%
Protein 5.59g 11%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 226.54 Kcal (948 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.31g 36%
Cholesterol 10.29mg 5%
Sodium 147.79mg 8%
Potassium 141.83mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.65g 7%
Sugars 10.61g 58%
Dietary Fiber 2.38g 13%
Protein 4.12g 11%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 12%
Iron 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 46.5mg 6%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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