Field Salad with Pears and Blue Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this elegant Field Salad with Pears and Blue Cheese, a perfect balance of flavors and textures that’s both simple and sophisticated. Crisp mixed field greens provide a vibrant base, while juicy ripe pears bring sweet, refreshing notes. The rich creaminess of crumbled blue cheese pairs beautifully with the satisfying crunch of candied pecans, all tied together by a luscious homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes and featuring wholesome ingredients, this salad is ideal as a show-stopping appetizer, a light lunch, or a side dish for dinner parties. Fresh, flavorful, and easy to prepare, this recipe celebrates seasonal ingredients and will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed field greens
- 2 medium ripe pears
- 3 oz blue cheese
- 1 cup candied pecans
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed field greens thoroughly. Set them aside in a large salad bowl.
Slice the pears into thin wedges, removing the core and seeds. Add the sliced pears to the salad bowl.
Crumble the blue cheese into small chunks and scatter it over the greens and pears.
Sprinkle the candied pecans over the top of the salad for a crunch factor.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.0 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1814 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.9 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.7 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 815 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2362 mg | 50% | |
*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.
