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Pear Blue Cheese Salad

A refreshing salad combining sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts, drizzled with a light vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula and spinach
  • 2 medium pears sliced
Toppings
  • 1 cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens and sliced pears.
  2. Add the crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts on top.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding sliced red onions or dried cranberries.

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