Vegan Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Vegan Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad, a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors. Combining crisp mixed greens, toasted walnuts, and juicy red grapes with the bold tang of vegan blue cheese, this salad is as crowd-pleasing as it is nutritious. Thin slices of fresh pear add an elegant, fruity twist, while a tangy dressing made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this plant-based masterpiece is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or a stunning addition to your next dinner party spread. Whether you're a vegan or simply looking for a fresh, delicious dish, this salad highlights the art of wholesome eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 3 ounces Vegan blue cheese
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 1 large Pear
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat.
Add the walnuts to the skillet and toast for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Rinse and dry the mixed salad greens in a salad spinner or with paper towels.
Rinse the red grapes, cut them in half, and set aside.
Wash the pear, remove the core, slice it thinly, and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, toasted walnuts, sliced pear, and red grapes.
Crumble the vegan blue cheese over the top of the salad.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately, ensuring each serving has a good mix of greens, cheese, walnuts, grapes, and pear.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.8 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 61.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1350 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1512 mg | 32% | |
*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.
