Hazelnut & Pear Salad

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted, divided
• 2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 cup red onion, chopped, divided
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 4 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 4 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1/8 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1, 5 oz. package spring mix greens
• 1 medium pear, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup dried cherries

Instructions

1. Dressing: In a food processor, add 1/3 cup hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons onion, water, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, and paprika. Pulse until smooth. Continue to process ingredients and then add oil in a slow steady stream until combined.
2. Salad: In a large bowl, combine the salad greens and onion, add 1/2 cup of the dressing and toss to combine. Top with pear slices, cheese, cherries, and remaining hazelnuts. Add more dressing to individual portions.

Nutrition per serving: 280 calories, 17 g carbohydrates, 10 mg cholesterol, 22 g fat, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein, 340 mg sodium, 9 g sugar.

Recipe from: tasteofhome.com