Description
A refreshing winter salad featuring the delightful combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced pears, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, and red onion.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding sliced apples or a handful of pumpkin seeds.
- Substitute feta cheese for blue cheese for a milder flavor, or use candied pecans instead of walnuts for a sweeter twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese Winter Salad