Pear Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory with this Pear Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy ripe pears, toasted pecans, and tart dried cranberries, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that feels both indulgent and refreshing. The creamy homemade blue cheese dressing—made with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of white wine vinegar—ties everything together beautifully, offering a luxurious yet wholesome touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad makes an elegant appetizer or light meal that’s as impressive as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or anytime you want to elevate your salad game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 2 medium Ripe pears
- 1 cup Crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup Pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
Wash the pears, core them, and slice them thinly. Add them to the salad bowl.
Add the toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and half of the crumbled blue cheese to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Stir the remaining blue cheese into the dressing, leaving a few larger chunks for added texture, if desired.
Drizzle the blue cheese dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Serve immediately and enjoy as a light meal or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.9 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1589 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.7 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.3 g | 137% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2090 mg | 44% | |
*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.
