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Blues n Beef Salad with Pear & Pomegranate

by Ann
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And a kickin’ blue cheese yogurt dressing

Blues n Beef Salad with Pear & Pomegranate


This was a salad-scape I threw together on Friday for lunch. I had some steak from a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich I bought that was way too big for me, so I was looking for things to go with the extra meat I pilfered from the leftover sandwich. Blue cheese, definitely, and mushrooms and onions … oh and some toasted nuts for crunch. A spicy blue cheese dressing, yes. But then it needed a little something sweet and juicy to counterpoint all the intense meat and cheese flavors. I had some of the pear and pomegranate seeds left from the pear crostini — that was just the thing.

Make the dressing first.

Kickin Blue Cheese Yogurt Salad Dressing

  • 1/4 cup plain lowfat yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons blue cheese crumbles

Mix all ingredients together and let sit to blend the flavors while you prepare the salad.

Blues n Beef Salad with Pear & Pomegranate Seeds

Blues n Beef Salad with Pear & Pomegranate Seeds

  • Mixed greens
  • Steak or Roast beef, thinly sliced and warm
  • Sliced mushrooms
  • Sliced red onions
  • Toasted walnuts
  • Blue cheese crumbles
  • Hunks of ripe red pear
  • Pomegranate seeds

Fill the bowl 3/4 full of greens. Top with the rest of the ingredients as you like. Drizzle with the dressing and enjoy.

Blues n Beef Salad with Pear & Pomegranate

This recipe was shared at Talent Show TuesdayTotally Tasty Tuesdays, and Newlyweds Recipe Linky.

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7 comments

www.Lunch-Wagon.com January 15, 2012 - 8:10 am

WOW! How resourceful. And the flavors sound wonderful together.

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Bam's Kitchen January 15, 2012 - 9:00 am

Yum. I want a bite. Lots of yummy flavors going on in there.

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Savory Simple January 15, 2012 - 9:20 am

I really love a colorful salad. I love your flavor combos here.

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Michele January 15, 2012 - 11:38 am

Ann, there’s no doubt in my mind whatsoever that this salad will be every bit as delicious as it is gorgeous! Thank you so much for brightening my day!

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Sawsan@ Chef in disguise January 15, 2012 - 12:49 pm

This looks SO GOOD!
I love all the colors and flavors

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Jennifer | Mother Thyme January 16, 2012 - 10:43 am

Tjhis salad looks delicious! I love the combination pears “paired” with the pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and roast beef all tossed in this creamy and tasty dressing. This would make the perfect lunch!

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sheeatsporkandfishes January 16, 2012 - 8:26 pm

Annie – I absolutely have to try that blue cheese dressing! I love blue cheese!!! Looks so yummy!

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