Baby Greens Pear Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad

Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with this Baby Greens Pear Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad — a quick and elegant dish perfect for any occasion. Crisp baby greens form the base, while juicy slices of ripe pear and toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch and natural sweetness. Creamy, tangy blue cheese crumbles tie it all together alongside thinly sliced red onion for a subtle bite. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey, this salad is as balanced as it is beautiful. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, a show-stopping dinner starter, or a sophisticated pairing for your favorite wine. Whether for a casual gathering or a special occasion, this salad seamlessly combines fresh, seasonal ingredients into a dish that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups baby greens (mixed salad greens)
• 1 ripe pear
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Toast the walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the walnuts and toast them for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Prepare the pear: Wash, core, and thinly slice the pear. For a more elegant presentation, you can leave the skin on.

Step 3

Slice the red onion: Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.

Step 4

Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 5

Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, add the baby greens and gently toss with the prepared dressing until evenly coated.

Step 6

Add toppings: Arrange the sliced pear, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced red onion over the dressed greens.

Step 7

Serve immediately: Divide the salad onto individual plates and serve fresh.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(256.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	245.5

Total Fat 8.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 21.3mg	0%
Sodium 1002.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 7.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.2IU	0%
Calcium 182.0mg	0%
Iron 0.4mg	0%
Potassium 343.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 57.9%