Walnut, Pear and Blue Cheese Dressing

By Rachel Zemser
Total Time
15 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Meal
Dinner Lunch

DESCRIPTION

A sweet and savory creamy dressing flavored with walnuts, pears and blue cheese. Great over spring mix greens or butter lettuce with additional pears, blue cheese and walnuts.

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Calories
110
Total Fat
9
Saturated Fat
1.5
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
Monounsaturated Fat
4.4
Cholesterol
<5
Sodium
90
Carbohydrates
5
Dietary Fiber
1
Protein
2

Ingredients

  • 1 large very ripe pear, peeled and cored
  • 1/3 cup California walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Cut pears into wedges and place in a small saucepan with water to cover. Simmer for 10 minutes or until very soft. Drain and let cool.
  2. Puree pears, walnuts, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and mustard in a blender or food processor.
  3. Stir in blue cheese and season with salt and pepper.