Pear Walnut Salad with Artisan Bleu Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this elegant Pear Walnut Salad with Artisan Bleu Cheese—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. This recipe combines crisp, mixed salad greens with juicy slices of ripe pears, crunchy toasted walnuts, and the bold creaminess of crumbled artisan bleu cheese. A sprinkling of dried cranberries adds a delightful burst of sweetness, while a homemade honey lemon vinaigrette ties everything together with a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this stunning salad is ideal for a light lunch, a dinner party starter, or even a festive holiday side dish. Bursting with flavor and texture, it’s a simple yet impressive recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g. arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
- 2 medium Ripe pears (e.g. Bosc or Anjou), thinly sliced
- 1 cup Walnuts, toasted
- 0.5 cup Artisan bleu cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries or cherries
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Start by toasting the walnuts: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast them for 3-5 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the honey vinaigrette. Whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Assemble the salad in a large serving bowl or platter. Start with the mixed greens as the base.
Evenly distribute the sliced pears, toasted walnuts, crumbled bleu cheese, and dried cranberries over the greens.
Drizzle the honey vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, tossing lightly if desired to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Pear Walnut Salad with Artisan Bleu Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.6 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2385 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.2 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 856 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1718 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.
