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)
Baby Greens Pear Walnut And Blue Cheese Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Baby Greens Pear Walnut And Blue Cheese Salad

  • Lemon Juice
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Shallot
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Olive Oil
  • Mixed Baby Greens
  • Pears
  • 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
  • Walnuts

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.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

39g

Carbs

5g

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