Description
Indulge in this Pear Salad with Balsamic Dressing, a delightful addition among Delicious Salads and Gluten Free Salads. Featuring a harmonious blend of sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, and tangy blue cheese, all brought together with a Maple Balsamic Dressing, this salad is perfect for any occasion from Thanksgiving to cozy winter meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups spring lettuce mix
- 2 pears, sliced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Wash and dry the spring lettuce mix, then slice the pears thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, pears, cranberries, walnuts, and blue cheese.
- Drizzle half of the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust with more dressing if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly to meld flavors before serving.
Notes
- Consider swapping blue cheese with feta or goat cheese for a different taste.
- Grilled chicken or shrimp can be added for more protein.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds to change the nutty flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Pear Salad with Balsamic Dressing, Delicious Salads, Gluten Free Salads, Maple Balsamic Dressing, Thanksgiving Salad Recipes