Fresh Pear Salad

Yep, another recipe from my soon to be gone computer. Loved this. By the way, if you are already baking something for the main course, stick the nuts into the oven for about 8 minutes to bring out the nutty flavor.

Fresh Pear Salad

3 pears, divided use
3 tablespoons lemon juice (divided use)
1 1/2 quarts mixed salad greens, torn
2 tablespoons minced green onion
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup oil
3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Peel, core and coarseley chop 2 pears. Place in salad bowl and toss with 2 T lemon juice. Add salad greens, onions and walnuts. Toss gently to blend. In small bowl, combine sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar and orange juice. Add oil and mayo. Blend until smooth.

Core and slice remaining pear. Toss with remaining T lemon juice. Arrange pear slices on salad. Garnish with endive and orange slices or fresh raspberries or blueberries, if desired. Pass dressing seperately. 6-8 servings.