Pear & Walnut Rice Salad

This comes together very quickly as I make the rice the night before when making dinner and then just set out to bring back to room temp. Best served at room temp.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups cooked brown rice
• 1  large pear, cored and diced (firm works best)
• 3  green onions, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1⁄3 cup  raspberry vinaigrette dressing
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
•  dried craisins or  cherries, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; toss to coat. Garnish with dried craisins or dried cherries and serve immediately.