Hazelnut And Pear Salad

• 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted, divided
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup chopped red onion, divided
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
• 1 medium pear, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 1/4 cup dried cherries

1. For dressing, place 1/3 cup hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons onion, water, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic and paprika in a food processor; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
2. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and remaining onion; add 1/2 cup dressing and toss to coat. Divide among six salad plates.
3. Top each salad with pear, cheese, cherries and remaining hazelnuts; drizzle with the remaining dressing.

hazelnuts, red onion, water, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, paprika, olive oil, spring mix salad greens, pear, gorgonzola cheese, dried cherries

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hazelnut-and-pear-salad/ (may not work)