Pear and Grape Salad with Pecans, Cranberries and Bleu Cheese
This salad is a combination of sweet fruit, and savory bleu cheese with a mustard maple dressing. It's easy to make and can be served as a side dish or a main meal
Ingredients
- 8 cups romaine lettuce pieces
- 1 pear or small can of pears
- 12 red and green grapes
- 1/2 cup pecans, roasted or candied
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup bleu cheese crumbles
- Mustard Maple dressing to taste
Instructions
- Place lettuce into a bowl
- Cut the pear into thin slices and then cut slices in half
- Wash grapes, dry and cut in half
- Put grapes and pear pieces on top of lettuce
- Add pecans, cranberries and bleu cheese crumbles
- Toss lettuce to combine, then add dressing to taste and toss again
- Increase ingredients as needed for more servings
Notes
For a heartier salad add diced cooked chicken or bacon