“Rice to the Rescue!” Recipe Contest Winner - Ellie Mathews Yield: Makes 6 servings.

3 cups cooked medium or long grain brown rice 1 large firm pear, such as Anjou or Bartlett, cored and diced 3 medium green onions, chopped 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/3 cup prepared vinaigrette (garlic, herb or raspberry) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper   Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; toss to coat. Serve immediately over lettuce leaves and top with dried cranberries, if desired.

Meal Part: Main Dish, Salad   Main Ingredient: Fruit, Nuts   Cuisine Type: American

Nutrition Facts Calories 260   % Daily Value* Total Fat 13g Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 450mg Total Carbohydrate 31g Dietary Fiber 4g Protein 6g