Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Cider Vinaigrette (below)

1 med. bunch romaine

2 med. red or green pairs

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 ounce)

2 T. chopped walnuts

Cider Vinaigrette: Mix and shake all ingredients in container before pouring.
1/4 cup olive oil
2 T. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of ground pepper


1.) Tear romaine leaves into bite size pieces. About 8 cups.

2.) Cut each pear into fourths. Cut out core. Cut each fourth into 1/4 inch slices and add to romaine. Add cheese and walnuts.

3.) Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat.

Salad with fruit (Panera Bakery)

Romaine
Strawberries
Pears
Blueberries
Mandarin oranges
Lemon poppyseed dressing (http://rachelsmartsrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/12/lemon-poppy-seed-dressing.html)

Chinese Chicken Salad (California Chicken Cafe)

Romaine
Shredded carrot
Chopped almonds
Diced chicken
Crunchy Chinese noodles
Corkscrew pasta (large)
Green onions
Mandarin oranges
Pepper to taste