Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pear nectar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Half a 6-ounce ripe red Bartlett pear, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup coarsely crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
Salad:
- 1 head butter lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/2 a large ripe red Bartlett pear, quartered lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup hazelnuts (preferably skinned), toasted and roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
Directions
For the dressing: In a blender, blend together the oil, pear nectar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, diced pear, cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
For the salad: Place the lettuce wedges on 4 salad plates. Arrange the avocado, pear slices, hazelnuts and cranberries around the lettuce. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
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By smendel
Huntsville AL
on May 12, 2013
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I've made this again and again because my family keeps requesting it. I've also used the dressing on a "Cobb" salad that included pears. I highly recommend other cooks try this.
By The Queen of Co...
Lake Ozark, MO
on February 08, 2013
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We loved it .... spectacular! I also added sliced chicken breast to the plate. The chicken and dressing were a perfect marriage! My husband said that I could invite him anytime.
By cortescristy_10...
Vega Baja, PR, PE
on February 02, 2013
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Soo yummi and fresh salad.
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