Name: Pear, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad
Ingredients: 4 ounce mixed greens; 4 teaspoon olive oil; 4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme; Salt; Pepper; 8 ounce cheese-filled ravioli or tortellini, cooked and drained; 4 ounce blue cheese, crumbled; 2 pears, peeled and sliced; 3 tablespoon walnuts, toasted

Pear, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad

This is a fun take on a classic pear, blue cheese and walnut salad. The surprise ingredient - cheese tortellini - make this a hearty lunch and the perfect salad to share with the kids.

Ingredients

4 ounces mixed greens
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
Salt
Pepper
8 ounces cheese-filled ravioli or tortellini, cooked and drained
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 pears, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons walnuts, toasted

Instructions

Wash mixed greens and dry well. Set aside.
To make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, and salt and pepper (to taste). Set aside.
In a large saled bowl, combine, the greens, cooled tortellini, blue cheese, walnuts, and pear. Add dressing. Toss.