Pear Walnut Salad with Artisan Bleu Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this elegant Pear Walnut Salad with Artisan Bleu Cheese—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. This recipe combines crisp, mixed salad greens with juicy slices of ripe pears, crunchy toasted walnuts, and the bold creaminess of crumbled artisan bleu cheese. A sprinkling of dried cranberries adds a delightful burst of sweetness, while a homemade honey lemon vinaigrette ties everything together with a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this stunning salad is ideal for a light lunch, a dinner party starter, or even a festive holiday side dish. Bursting with flavor and texture, it’s a simple yet impressive recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g. arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
- 2 medium Ripe pears (e.g. Bosc or Anjou), thinly sliced
- 1 cup Walnuts, toasted
- 0.5 cup Artisan bleu cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries or cherries
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Start by toasting the walnuts: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast them for 3-5 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, prepare the honey vinaigrette. Whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 3
Assemble the salad in a large serving bowl or platter. Start with the mixed greens as the base.
Step 4
Evenly distribute the sliced pears, toasted walnuts, crumbled bleu cheese, and dried cranberries over the greens.
Step 5
Drizzle the honey vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, tossing lightly if desired to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your Pear Walnut Salad with Artisan Bleu Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (887.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2142.3 |
| Total Fat 156.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 106.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2385.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 164.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 116.1g | |
| Protein 50.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 25.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 856.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1717.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories