Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this elegant Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that’s perfect for any gathering or a satisfying lunch. Crisp mixed salad greens create the base for tender slices of ripe pears, creamy crumbled blue cheese, and a delightful crunch from toasted walnuts. Dried cranberries add a pop of sweetness, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette infused with honey ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is a feast for the senses and a stunning centerpiece for your table. Whether you're entertaining or meal-prepping, this pear and blue cheese salad is sure to impress every palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 2 pieces Ripe pears (such as Bartlett or Anjou), thinly sliced
- 1 cup Crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup Toasted walnuts
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the pears. Add the pear slices to the salad greens.
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries over the salad mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Be careful not to crush the pears or bruise the greens.
Divide the salad among serving plates and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2093 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.5 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2891 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.6 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 840 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1732 mg | 37% | |
*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.
