Ingredients

1 10-oz.) package washed and ready-to-eat fresh spinach 1 (15-oz.) can sliced Bartlett pears in light syrup, drained 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (toasted if time permits) 3 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar-based salad dressing 1 tsp orange zest

Directions

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CALIFORNIA PEAR BISTRO SALAD (VEGETARIAN)

Ingredients

8 cups assorted mixed salad greens 2 fresh California Bartlett or Comice pears, cored and sliced 1⁄2 red onion, sliced thinly 1⁄2 cup walnut halves 1⁄2 cup crumbled blue cheese Balsamic vinegar Olive oil

Directions

Line a large platter with greens. Top with pears, sliced onions and sprinkle with walnuts and crumbled cheese. Combine vinegar and oil … [Read more...]

BARTLETT PEAR – SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Ingredients

Blue Cheese Croutons 3 slices bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp Stilton blue cheese OR other blue cheese Mustard Vinaigrette 2 tbsp minced shallot (about 1 small) 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp country-style Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper 3/4 cup olive oil Salad 6 oz. baby spinach … [Read more...]