Pears with Blue Cheese, Cranberries, and Walnuts
Pears with Blue Cheese, Cranberries, and Walnuts is a vibrant and refreshing salad that beautifully balances the sweetness of ripe pears with the tangy richness of blue cheese. Crunchy walnuts and tart cranberries add delightful texture and flavor, making this dish perfect for appetizers or light lunches. With its stunning presentation and rich taste, this easy-to-make salad will impress guests and elevate any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe pears (sliced)
- 4 oz creamy blue cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash mixed greens thoroughly and slice pears thinly.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 4-5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens as the base.
- Arrange pear slices on top of the greens and sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese.
- Add dried cranberries evenly across the salad.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top, then toss gently to combine before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg