Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
A delicious and visually appealing salad featuring sweet pears, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and fresh cranberries.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Notes
For an added protein option, consider including grilled chicken or shrimp. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, ideally keeping the dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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