Pears for salad?

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I plan to make a pear/gorgonzola salad, and am confused as to which are the sweetest pears to use in a salad. Bosc, Anjou? 
HELP
Thanks

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I personally prefer forelle pears

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I made something similar not too long ago. I used arugula as a bed, blanched and toasted walnuts. Asian pear, pomegranate seeds as a garnish and a simple dressing made with Sparrow Pear vinegar. Delicious.

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I think any ripe pear is sweet enough for your purpose. The decision for me would be if you were keeping them raw or poaching. For the latter, Bosc or Bartlett.

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Agreed - lots of different kinds will work. I like D'Anjou, as a rule. They tend to be sweet and juicy, but they're not as firm, if that's a factor.

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I *think* you're in nyc area..? I've yet to find a great ripe pear, even the best ones have taken several days to ripen. 
Asian pears are ideal IMO- sweet, crisp, and perfect raw for salads. No guessing game on ripe or not, like an apple in that regard. 
Easy to find a good one in whole foods/asian market/trader joe's.

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Asian pears please. 

Using Bosc would be like eating dessert. They can be too sweet for salads.

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Thanks,all!!
Ttrockwood, yes, I am in Manhattan, and based on your suggestion and that of Cheese Boy and several others, Asian pears is what I'll use.
I think I tasted an Asian pear years ago and don't recall that it was sweet, so I never tried it again. Now I will.

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asian pears sounds good to me-

former Bronx girl(Mott Haven)

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I never realized there were several varieties of Asian pears. Have only seen one in my grocery store, but I'd love to try more!

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