Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Salad, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures perfect for any occasion. Featuring a bed of crisp mixed greens, sweet and juicy pear slices, tangy crumbled blue cheese, toasted nuts, and vibrant dried cranberries, this salad boasts a balance of savory, sweet, and nutty notes. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, crafted with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together with a rich yet refreshing finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant and wholesome dish is perfect as a starter, side, or light main course, making it a must-try for fans of gourmet salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or mesclun mix)
- 2 medium Pear (ripe but firm)
- 3 oz Blue cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup Pecans or walnuts (toasted, roughly chopped)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries or cherries
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Cut the pears into quarters, core them, and slice thinly. Add the pear slices to the salad greens.
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the salad, followed by the toasted pecans or walnuts and dried cranberries or cherries.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.
Serve immediately, dividing the salad into individual plates if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.6 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.7 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1934 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.7 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.3 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 732 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1893 mg | 40% | |
*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.
