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 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
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.