Description
A delightful salad combining sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and a flavorful shallot vinaigrette, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- Fresh Mixed Greens (baby spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 2 Ripe Pears (Bartlett or Anjou)
- 4 oz Blue Cheese (crumbled)
- 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar or White Wine Vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the shallot until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in vinegar and honey/maple syrup, season with salt and pepper, and cool slightly.
- Combine the Greens: In a large bowl, mix together the fresh mixed greens.
- Add the Pears: Slice the pears thinly, add to the greens, and mix gently.
- Crumble the Blue Cheese: Add the crumbled blue cheese to the salad.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the shallot vinaigrette over the top before serving and toss gently.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
Serve immediately after dressing to maintain crunch. Can substitute blue cheese with goat cheese or pears with apples if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, pear and blue cheese, healthy salad, vinaigrette, easy recipe