Pear and Cranberry Chopped Salad

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/4 cups)
• Table salt
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 1 ripe but firm pear cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 small minced red onion (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 romaine lettuce, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
• Ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine cucumber and ½ teaspoon salt in colander set over bowl and let stand 15 minutes.

2. Whisk oil and vinegar together in large bowl. Add drained cucumber, bell pepper, pear, onion, and cranberries; toss and let stand at room temperature to blend flavors, 5 minutes.

3. Add romaine, blue cheese, and pistachios; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve.