Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• 1 bag mixed field greens , 10 ounce
• 1 Bosc pear , cored and sliced
• 0.5 cups sliced red onion , Optional
• 0.5 cups chopped candied pecans
• 0.5 cups crumbled blue cheese
• 0.5 cups mayonnaise
• 0.33 cups apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cups maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cups walnut oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Place salad greens in a large bowl. Add pear, red onion, pecans, and blue cheese; toss to combine.

2. 2

   Place mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend thoroughly. With the motor running, pour in walnut oil in a slow, steady stream. Blend until dressing becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad; toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.