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Pear & Walnut Salad W/Creamy Bleu (Blue) Cheese Dressing Recipe

Pear & Walnut Salad W/Creamy Bleu (Blue) Cheese Dressing Recipe

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Pear & Walnut Salad W/Creamy Bleu (Blue) Cheese Dressing

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 oz blue cheese (crumbled )
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce
1 head red leaf lettuce
2 pears (sliced )
1/2 cup glazed walnuts ( i use emerald brand , this is an approximate measurement, adjust to your tastes)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (i use ocean spray craisins, this is an approximate measurement, adjust to your tastes)

Directions:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream and lemon juice until smooth.
Fold in the bleu cheese crumbles and add salt and pepper.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Tear a combination of the romaine and red leaf lettuce into individual serving bowls or onto plates and top with the bleu cheese dressing.
Place the pear slices on top of the dressing and finish each salad with the glazed walnuts and a sprinkling of cranberries.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	393.69 Kcal (1648 kJ)
Calories from fat	293.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.58g	50%
Cholesterol	32.24mg	11%
Sodium	475.8mg	20%
Potassium	466.21mg	10%
Total Carbs	19.52g	7%
Sugars	10.98g	44%
Dietary Fiber	4.3g	17%
Protein	7.45g	15%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	166mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	157.93 Kcal (661 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.07g	50%
Cholesterol	12.93mg	11%
Sodium	190.87mg	20%
Potassium	187.02mg	10%
Total Carbs	7.83g	7%
Sugars	4.41g	44%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	17%
Protein	2.99g	15%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	13%
Iron	0.6mg	8%
Calcium	66.6mg	17%

* 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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