Heart-Healthy Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this *Heart-Healthy Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad*, a nutrient-packed dish brimming with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. A crisp base of mixed baby greens is paired with the creamy tang of crumbled blue cheese, the crunch of toasted walnuts, and the natural sweetness of thinly sliced fresh pear. Cherry tomatoes and red onion add vibrancy and texture, while a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil brings everything together with a tangy, heart-healthy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect as a refreshing starter or light main course, this salad is a delicious blend of indulgence and wellness. Ideal for health-conscious food lovers, it’s a great way to enjoy the benefits of antioxidants and omega-3s in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Mixed baby greens
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Raw walnuts
- 1 large Fresh pear, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Rinse the mixed baby greens thoroughly under cold water and dry them using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the walnuts for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are aromatic and slightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
Add the cooled walnuts, sliced pear, and crumbled blue cheese to the salad bowl.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil over the salad ingredients.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Gently toss the salad to combine the ingredients evenly while ensuring the dressing is well distributed.
Serve immediately as a fresh starter or a light main course, and enjoy your heart-healthy salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.1 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.2 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2888 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.4 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 44.4 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 950 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2259 mg | 48% | |
*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.
