Pear and Nut Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Pear and Nut Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Crisp slices of ripe pears pair beautifully with the crunch of toasted walnuts, the creaminess of crumbled blue cheese, and the pop of dried cranberries, all nestled atop a bed of fresh mixed greens. Tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette with hints of honey and Dijon mustard, this vibrant dish delivers a symphony of textures and tastes in every bite. Whether served as an elegant side or a light, refreshing main course, this salad highlights seasonal ingredients and makes a show-stopping addition to any table. Keywords: pear and nut salad, mixed greens, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, quick salad recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 whole ripe pears
120 g mixed greens
60 g toasted walnuts
50 g crumbled blue cheese
40 g dried cranberries
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the pears, then slice them thinly, removing the cores. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and dried cranberries.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 4

Add the pear slices to the salad and drizzle the vinaigrette over the top.

Step 5

Toss everything gently to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 6

Serve immediately, either as a side dish or a light main course.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(709.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1354.7

Total Fat 98.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 35.5mg	0%
Sodium 1463.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 77.2g
Protein 24.1g	0%

Vitamin D 7IU	0%
Calcium 396.1mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1205.1mg	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: 62.2%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 31.0%