Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad, a stunning medley of fresh greens, juicy ripe pears, and the bold, creamy tang of crumbled bleu cheese. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey ties it all together with a perfect balance of flavors. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to choice for elegant dinners, lunch parties, or a light, gourmet meal at home. Perfectly blending sweet, savory, and nutty elements, this pear and bleu cheese salad is a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish that will entice your taste buds with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach or mixed greens
- 2 Ripe pears
- 1 cup Crumbled bleu cheese
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach or mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Wash the pears, then slice them in half and core them. Cut each half into thin slices.
3. Toast the walnuts by placing them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let them cool slightly.
4. Add the sliced pears, crumbled bleu cheese, and toasted walnuts to the salad bowl with the greens.
5. In a small mixing bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, tangy, and sweet salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.8 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.5 g | 262% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 58.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 4001 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 76.5 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1636 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2686 mg | 57% | |
*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.
