Description
Tangy Pear and Blue Cheese Salad combines fresh greens, creamy blue cheese, sweet pears, and a zesty vinaigrette, creating a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted (optional)
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Toast the nuts: If using walnuts or pecans, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper. Gradually add the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, toasted nuts (if using), and red onion (if using).
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, skip the blue cheese and use a plant-based cheese alternative, or add avocado for creaminess.
- Add other fruits such as apples or figs for a twist.
- To keep the pears from browning, toss them with lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
- To make the vinaigrette creamier, whisk in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
