Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any meal. This elegant dish features warm caramelized pears paired with rich blue cheese atop a bed of fresh mixed greens, creating a visually stunning salad packed with texture and taste. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a cozy dinner at home, this salad is both simple to prepare and unforgettable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash mixed greens thoroughly and pat dry. Slice pears into wedges.
- Caramelize the pears: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and pear slices with honey. Sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Toast walnuts: In another skillet, toast walnuts for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts; gently toss to mix.
- Make dressing: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and top with warm caramelized pears.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg