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Pear Blue Cheese Salad

A refreshing salad combining sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
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
  • 1/2 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

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 the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

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

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