Salads and Vegetables: Salads: Pear Bistro Salad

This lively combination of colors, flavors and textures works as a side dish or a light entrée.

Author: USA Pears/Pear Bureau Northwest
Date: July 17, 2006

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 30 mins (for pre-cooking chicken, if necessary)

Ingredients:

0.45 kg cooked, skinned chicken breast halves
8 cup assorted torn mixed salad greens
2 fresh Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
2 Tbsp minced shallots or green onions
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or other cheese
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Cut chicken into strips. Line platter with greens; top with pears, cooked chicken, shallots and nuts. Top with cheese. Drizzle balsamic vinegar to taste over salad.

Variations:

Serve with crusty bread, if desired.

Serving suggestion is not included in the nutritional analysis.