pear and blue cheese salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion (optional)
• 1 bosc pear, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped candied pecans
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup apple vinegar
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup walnut oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• place the salad greens in a large bowl. add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
• to make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. with the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. serve immediately.