Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Pear Blue Cheese Salad, a perfect fusion of sweet and savory. This vibrant salad features juicy pears paired with tangy blue cheese, complemented by crunchy toasted walnuts and chewy dried cranberries. Drizzled with a homemade walnut oil vinaigrette, it’s a beautiful addition to any meal, whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner or enjoying a casual lunch. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it an excellent choice for a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 pears, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons walnut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the red wine vinegar, minced shallots, walnut oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl for the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl or platter, layer mixed greens as your base.
- Arrange sliced pears on top of the greens followed by toasted walnuts and dried cranberries.
- Finish with crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg