canned pear, mayo, maraschino cherries, and shredded cheese is assembled and presented for the taking. A form of this recipe -- pears plated on lettuce and garnished with a mayo-based dressing ...

Southern Pear Salad combines the tanginess of Duke’s mayo, the sweetness of canned fruit, and the creaminess of shredded cheese, all balanced by a pop of color from maraschino cherries.

It may seem as though there isn't enough pear there and you may want to add a lot more - don't. Hold your ground! Noting worse than soggy puff pastry! Scatter the bits of blue cheese evenly over ...