Hazelnut and Pear Salad Recipe
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Served Person: 6
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1 medium pear thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove halved
- 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts toasted, divided
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup chopped red onion divided
- 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
- Carbohydrate 0.948561805555555 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 2.26734673897804 g
- Fiber 0.138584717406167 g
- Protein 0.0680158333333333 g
- Saturated Fat 0.31383819484031 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (13g)
- Sodium 0.259819444501783 mg
- Sugar 0.809977088149388 g
- Trans Fat 0.065129027855414 g
- Calories 24 calories
Directions For dressing, place 1/3 cup hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons onion, water, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic and paprika in a food processor; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and remaining onion; add 1/2 cup dressing and toss to coat. Divide among six salad plates. Top each salad with pear, cheese, cherries and remaining hazelnuts; drizzle with the remaining dressing. Yield: 6 servings. Originally published as Hazelnut and Pear Salad in Country Woman April/May 2009, p34 Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 272 calories, 22 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 332 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
