Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad, a stunning medley of fresh greens, juicy ripe pears, and the bold, creamy tang of crumbled bleu cheese. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey ties it all together with a perfect balance of flavors. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to choice for elegant dinners, lunch parties, or a light, gourmet meal at home. Perfectly blending sweet, savory, and nutty elements, this pear and bleu cheese salad is a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish that will entice your taste buds with every bite.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach or mixed greens
- 2 Ripe pears
- 1 cup Crumbled bleu cheese
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach or mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
2. Wash the pears, then slice them in half and core them. Cut each half into thin slices.
Step 3
3. Toast the walnuts by placing them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let them cool slightly.
Step 4
4. Add the sliced pears, crumbled bleu cheese, and toasted walnuts to the salad bowl with the greens.
Step 5
5. In a small mixing bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 6
6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 7
7. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, tangy, and sweet salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (966.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2074.3 |
| Total Fat 161.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 52.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 58.0g | |
| Cholesterol 213.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4001.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 50.7g | |
| Protein 76.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 51.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1635.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2686.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories