Pear and Blue Cheese Salad-Yum!

Are you looking for the perfect salad to bring to a dinner party? This Pear and Blue Cheese Salad is always a hit and it is very simple to make, but the taste is to die for!Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Serves 4
Betty Crocker's Entertaining Basics

Cider Vinaigrette (below)
1 medium bunch romaine
2 medium red or green pears
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Cider Vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of ground pepper

1. Make Cider Vinaigrette.

2. Remove any limp outer leaves from the romaine and discard. Break remaining leaves off the core, and rinse with cool water. Shake off excess water and blot to dry, or roll up the leaves in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to dry. Or use a spinner to dry leaves. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. You will need about 8 cups of Romaine pieces. Place romaine in the bowl.

3. Cut each pear into fourths. Cut the core and seeds from the center of each fourth. Cut each fourth into 1/4 inch slices, add to romaine. Add the cheese and walnuts to romaine.

4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients, and toss. To keep salad crisp, serve immediately.