Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
If you’re in search of a delicious and visually stunning salad that combines sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors, look no further than this Pear and Blue Cheese Salad. Featuring ripe pears paired with creamy blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this dish is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a summer lunch or an elegant dinner party. Quick to prepare in under 15 minutes, it bursts with freshness and will leave your taste buds wanting more. Ideal as a side dish or a light meal on its own, this salad is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or mesclun mix)
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (Roquefort or Gorgonzola)
- ½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (optional)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, and pepper. Gradually add ¼ cup olive oil while whisking to create an emulsified vinaigrette.
- Place mixed greens in a large bowl or platter.
- Layer sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, toasted nuts, and optional dried cranberries over the greens.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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