Low Sodium Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and heart-healthy **Low Sodium Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad**. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy slices of fresh pear, nutty walnut halves, and a sprinkle of unsalted sunflower seeds, this dish delivers a delightful crunch and a balance of flavors. The creamy, tangy low sodium blue cheese adds indulgence without the extra salt, while a light homemade honey-lemon vinaigrette ties everything together with a touch of sweetness and zing. Perfect as a sophisticated side or a light lunch, this quick 15-minute recipe is a nutritious and flavorful choice for anyone looking to enjoy a classic combination with a lower sodium twist. Whether you're prepping for a crowd or treating yourself, this salad will leave your taste buds satisfied and your heart happy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup walnut halves
- 0.25 cup low sodium blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 large pear, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the salad dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh ground black pepper until well combined.
Place the mixed salad greens in a large salad bowl.
Add the thinly sliced pear to the salad greens.
Sprinkle the walnut halves, crumbled low sodium blue cheese, and unsalted sunflower seeds over the top of the salad.
Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing over the salad ingredients.
Toss the salad gently to ensure the dressing and ingredients are evenly distributed.
Serve immediately, and enjoy your crisp, flavorful low sodium blue cheese and walnut salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.2 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 387 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1162 mg | 25% | |
*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.
