Blue Cheese and Pear Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Blue Cheese and Pear Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy slices of ripe pear, creamy crumbles of blue cheese, and the crunch of toasted walnuts, all topped with a tangy balsamic-honey dressing that’s as simple as it is delicious. Thinly sliced red onions add a subtle bite, rounding out this gourmet-inspired dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light lunch or an elegant starter, this salad marries fresh, wholesome ingredients for a dish that looks just as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a sophisticated bowl of greens, this Blue Cheese and Pear Salad delivers flavor and flair in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and baby kale)
• 2 medium Pears (ripe but firm)
• 0.5 cups Blue cheese (crumbled)
• 0.5 cups Walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
• 0.25 cups Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cut the pears into quarters, remove the cores, and slice them thinly. Add the sliced pears to the bowl with the mixed greens.

Step 3

Scatter the crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and thinly sliced red onions over the salad.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp and flavorful Blue Cheese and Pear Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	861.2 grams (861.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1554

Total Fat 116.20g	149%
Saturated Fat 30.00g	150%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Sodium 2279mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 102.90g	37%
Dietary Fiber 21.20g	76%
Total Sugars 61.50g
Protein 41.90g	84%

Vitamin D 26IU	128%
Calcium 945mg	73%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 1852mg	39%

*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: 64.4%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 25.3%