Blue Cheese Pear Salad with Caramelized Walnuts

Name: Blue Cheese Pear Salad with Caramelized Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium Ripe pears (e.g., Bartlett or Anjou); 150 g Blue cheese (e.g., Gorgonzola or Roquefort); 100 g Walnut halves; 2 tbsp Granulated sugar (for walnuts); 170 g Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, baby spinach); 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1.5 tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp Honey or maple syrup; 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard; null Salt; null Freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

25m

Price Category

average

Calories

High

This blue cheese pear salad is a true delicacy, perfectly combining sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. The harmony of juicy pear, pungent blue cheese, and sweet caramelized walnuts offers an unforgettable experience. It's an ideal choice for a light lunch, an elegant appetizer, or even as an accompaniment to a festive meal. Prepare it and impress your guests or family!

Steps

Caramelize Walnuts

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar. Once it starts to caramelize, add the walnuts and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the walnuts are coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them cool completely, then break into pieces.

Prepare Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.

Assemble Salad

Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens. Wash, core, and slice or dice the pears thinly. Crumble the blue cheese. In a large bowl, gently toss the salad greens with the pears and the dressing. Just before serving, sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese and caramelized walnuts over the top.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 200g
Calories	380 kcal	760 kcal
Protein	12g	24g
Fat	28g	56g
Carbohydrate	25g	50g
Fiber	5g	10g
Sugar	14g	28g

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vegetables

vegetarian

raw

everyday

salad

creamy

International

autumn

Cold

Blue Cheese Pear Salad with Caramelized Walnuts

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

Calories

ingredients

Steps

Caramelize Walnuts

Prepare Dressing

Assemble Salad

Extra Tips

► Assemble the salad just before serving to keep the greens fresh and the walnuts crunchy.

► Experiment with different blue cheeses to find your favorite, such as a milder Gorgonzola or a more intense Roquefort.

► If you like extra texture, you can also make caramelized pecans or almonds instead of walnuts.

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