Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad, a stunning medley of fresh greens, juicy ripe pears, and the bold, creamy tang of crumbled bleu cheese. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey ties it all together with a perfect balance of flavors. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to choice for elegant dinners, lunch parties, or a light, gourmet meal at home. Perfectly blending sweet, savory, and nutty elements, this pear and bleu cheese salad is a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish that will entice your taste buds with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach or mixed greens
• 2 Ripe pears
• 1 cup Crumbled bleu cheese
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Rinse and pat dry the baby spinach or mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Wash the pears, then slice them in half and core them. Cut each half into thin slices.

Step 3

3. Toast the walnuts by placing them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let them cool slightly.

Step 4

4. Add the sliced pears, crumbled bleu cheese, and toasted walnuts to the salad bowl with the greens.

Step 5

5. In a small mixing bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

7. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, tangy, and sweet salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	966.4 grams (966.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2074

Total Fat 161.80g	207%
Saturated Fat 52.50g	263%
Polyunsaturated Fat 58.00g
Cholesterol 214mg	71%
Sodium 4001mg	174%
Total Carbohydrate 99.80g	36%
Dietary Fiber 24.40g	87%
Total Sugars 50.70g
Protein 76.50g	153%

Vitamin D 51IU	257%
Calcium 1636mg	126%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 2686mg	57%

*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: 67.4%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 18.5%