Blue Cheese-Walnut Spread on Asian Pear Slices
1 large asian pear (8 ounces)
1/4 C. crumbled blue cheese
1/4 C. part-skim ricotta cheese
2 T. finely chopped toasted walnuts
Cut the pear in quarters through the stem end. Lay the quarters, one cut side down, on a work surface. Cut each quarter into 1/4″-thick slices. Arrange on a serving plate. In a shallow bowl, combine the blue cheese and ricotta. Mash with a fork until blended. Stir in the walnuts. Spread onto the pear slices. Serve right away.
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 100
Fat: 6g
Fiber: 3g