Baby Greens Pear Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad
Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with this Baby Greens Pear Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad — a quick and elegant dish perfect for any occasion. Crisp baby greens form the base, while juicy slices of ripe pear and toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch and natural sweetness. Creamy, tangy blue cheese crumbles tie it all together alongside thinly sliced red onion for a subtle bite. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey, this salad is as balanced as it is beautiful. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, a show-stopping dinner starter, or a sophisticated pairing for your favorite wine. Whether for a casual gathering or a special occasion, this salad seamlessly combines fresh, seasonal ingredients into a dish that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups baby greens (mixed salad greens)
- 1 ripe pear
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Toast the walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the walnuts and toast them for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Prepare the pear: Wash, core, and thinly slice the pear. For a more elegant presentation, you can leave the skin on.
Slice the red onion: Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, add the baby greens and gently toss with the prepared dressing until evenly coated.
Add toppings: Arrange the sliced pear, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced red onion over the dressed greens.
Serve immediately: Divide the salad onto individual plates and serve fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1002 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 343 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
