Description
Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this delightful Pear and Blue Cheese Salad. As a standout in gourmet salad recipes, it combines the freshness of pears with the rich tanginess of blue cheese, promising a taste that’s both classic and inspiring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
- 1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
- ½ cup sliced red onion (optional)
- ½ cup chopped candied pecans
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup walnut oil
Instructions
- Place salad greens in a large bowl. Add pear slices, sliced red onion, candied pecans, and crumbled blue cheese. Toss gently to mix.
- For the dressing, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- As the blender runs, slowly add walnut oil until the dressing becomes creamy. This takes about a minute.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve the salad immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm pears for optimal texture and sweetness.
- Experiment with different nuts for extra crunch, such as walnuts or almonds.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing if you like a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, Gourmet Salad Recipes, Mixed Salad Recipes, Cheese Salad