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Baby Greens Pear Walnut And Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

A delightful and elegant salad, perfect for book club or a special dinner! This recipe combines the freshness of baby greens with the sweetness of pears, the crunch of walnuts, and the tang of blue cheese for a flavor explosion in your mouth. Easy to make in just 10 minutes, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 415.3 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baby Greens Pear Walnut And Blue Cheese Salad

  • Lemon Juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Shallot
  • Fresh Thyme
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 5 ounces mixed baby greens
  • 3 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

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How to Make Baby Greens Pear Walnut And Blue Cheese Salad

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon of honey until well combined.
  2. Gradually whisk in 2 more tablespoons of olive oil until emulsified.
  3. Season the dressing to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, gently toss 5 ounces of baby greens with enough dressing to coat.
  5. Divide the dressed greens evenly among 6 plates.
  6. Top each salad with 1/2 of a ripe pear, thinly sliced.
  7. Sprinkle 1 ounce of crumbled blue cheese and 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts over each salad.
  8. Drizzle lightly with any remaining dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

39g

Carbs

5g

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