Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Recipe courtesy Food Network Kitchens How to Boil Water, Meredith, 2006

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (12)

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings (10 cups)

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

2/3 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews)
1 bunch watercress
1 bunch arugula
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Belgian endive
2 ripe pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Comice
2 ounces mild blue cheese (about 1/2 cup loosely packed crumbles)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake, shaking the pan occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant, about 7 to 10 minutes. Let the nuts cool, and then coarsely chop.

Trim the stems of the watercress and arugula. Wash and dry the leaves.

Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a large salad bowl. Season with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.

Halve the endive lengthwise, cut out core, then thinly slice crosswise and add all the lettuces to the bowl. Quarter and core the unpeeled pears and thinly slice; add to the salad. Scatter the cheese and nuts over the salad, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the salad gently to evenly dress all the greens. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

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recipe Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Smith Overland Park, KS 11-04-2009
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Didn't like it the dressing
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

If you don't like the taste of mustard, you probably won't like this. I went ahead and gave it a try anyway, but I didn't... like it. It is too strong for me. I gave it to my family to eat and they ate it. Read more
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nicole Falls church, VA 03-03-2009
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Nice dressing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this without the endives which I couldnt find in the store and substituting some other lettuce. I also added dried... cranberries which I wouldn't leave out if I were to make this again. Read more
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Jennifer Hawthorne, NJ 12-23-2008
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A Success
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this Salad for Thanksgiving and it was a complete hit. The Salad went right away. We were asked to make this Salad... again for Christmas and we are making sure we make much more than the last time! This Salad will the the hit of any party. Read more
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anne falmouth, ME 12-11-2008
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Big Hit With Everyone Everywhere
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I brought this salad to our annual employee Thanksgiving lunch; it was a sell out especially with the Public Works crew. I... didn't have enough pears so i added apples, too. It was great! I also brought it to my family's Thanksgiving - another sell out. So I'm bringing it to the neighbor's tree decorating party. I love hearing: "Who brought the great salad!". Read more
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HEATHER Chula Vista, CA 11-23-2008
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Great flavors
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

At first I wasn't sure about the mustard with the pears, but everything was perfectly delicious together. The mustard... dressing is just like Pat & Oscars mustard dressing. Really yummy !Read more
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amy campbell, CA 10-31-2008
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quick, easy, delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

my husband and i really enjoy this salad. the pears give it the perfect sweetness. dressing provides a nice tart flavor. ... and almonds add a crisp twist on the consistency. add chicken/meat and if you have a quick and easy meal.Read more