Pear Salad with Spinach Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Elevate your salad game with this Pear Salad with Spinach, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Crisp baby spinach forms the base, complemented by juicy slices of ripe pear, toasty walnuts, and the creamy richness of crumbled blue cheese. A luscious homemade balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with nutrients, this elegant yet simple salad is an ideal choice for a light lunch, a side dish, or a stunning addition to your dinner party menu. Whether you're craving something healthy or gourmet, this spinach pear salad is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 ripe pear
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the baby spinach thoroughly. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Cut the pears in half, remove the seeds, and slice them thinly. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Set them aside to cool slightly, then add to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese evenly over the salad.
In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful and nutritious salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 717 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 313 mg | 7% | |
*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.
