Sherried Greens with Fruit and Blue Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this sophisticated recipe for Sherried Greens with Fruit and Blue Cheese—a delightful harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Crisp mixed greens form the base, tossed with a luscious sherry vinaigrette made from sherry vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Juicy red seedless grapes and thinly sliced pear add bursts of natural sweetness, while toasted walnuts provide a satisfying crunch. Crumbled blue cheese lends a bold, creamy finish that ties it all together. Perfect as a light meal or an elegant starter, this quick and easy 15-minute salad is a crowd-pleaser that balances fresh produce with gourmet flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 1 medium pear, thinly sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 0.25 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified to create the vinaigrette.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Set them aside to cool.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the grapes and slice the pear thinly. Add them to the bowl with the salad greens.
Drizzle the sherry vinaigrette over the greens and fruit. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly without bruising them.
Top the salad with the toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese.
Serve immediately, dividing the salad into four portions. Enjoy this fresh and flavorful dish as an appetizer or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.1 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2206 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1710 mg | 36% | |
*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.
