Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Salad, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures perfect for any occasion. Featuring a bed of crisp mixed greens, sweet and juicy pear slices, tangy crumbled blue cheese, toasted nuts, and vibrant dried cranberries, this salad boasts a balance of savory, sweet, and nutty notes. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, crafted with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together with a rich yet refreshing finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant and wholesome dish is perfect as a starter, side, or light main course, making it a must-try for fans of gourmet salads.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or mesclun mix)
• 2 medium Pear (ripe but firm)
• 3 oz Blue cheese (crumbled)
• 1 cup Pecans or walnuts (toasted, roughly chopped)
• 1 cup Dried cranberries or cherries
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1.5 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0 Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Cut the pears into quarters, core them, and slice thinly. Add the pear slices to the salad greens.

Step 3

Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the salad, followed by the toasted pecans or walnuts and dried cranberries or cherries.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 5

Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.

Step 6

Serve immediately, dividing the salad into individual plates if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	963.5 grams (963.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2271

Total Fat 148.60g	191%
Saturated Fat 29.70g	149%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Sodium 1934mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 222.70g	81%
Dietary Fiber 32.30g	115%
Total Sugars 164.10g
Protein 36.10g	72%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 732mg	56%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1893mg	40%

*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: 56.4%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 37.5%