Vegan Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad
Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and sweet with this Vegan Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad. Featuring a vibrant medley of crisp mixed salad greens, juicy red grapes, and thinly sliced pear, this dish is elevated by toasty, golden walnuts and the bold, tangy flavor of vegan blue cheese. A homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of maple syrup ties all the flavors together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes, this stunning salad is a plant-based twist on a classic favorite, ideal for a quick lunch, an elegant dinner starter, or your next celebration. Whether you're vegan or simply craving a refreshing salad, this recipe proves that wholesome can also be indulgent!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Rinse and dry the mixed salad greens in a salad spinner or with paper towels.
Step 4
Rinse the red grapes, cut them in half, and set aside.
Step 5
Wash the pear, remove the core, slice it thinly, and set aside.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 7
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, toasted walnuts, sliced pear, and red grapes.
Step 8
Crumble the vegan blue cheese over the top of the salad.
Step 9
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 10
Serve immediately, ensuring each serving has a good mix of greens, cheese, walnuts, grapes, and pear.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (766.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1705.9 |
| Total Fat 144.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 61.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1350.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 88.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 54.1g | |
| Protein 28.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 241.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1512.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories