Description
A delightful salad featuring sweet pears, creamy blue cheese, and a tangy shallot vinaigrette, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
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- Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
- Blue cheese (Danish or Roquefort)
- 1 shallot
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (white wine or apple cider)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped walnuts or fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, finely chop 1 shallot and whisk with 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the greens: In a large bowl, add a generous handful of mixed greens.
- Add the pears: Slice two ripe pears into thin wedges and arrange them over the greens.
- Crumble the cheese: Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing: Pour the shallot vinaigrette over the salad and give a gentle toss.
- Garnish: Add chopped walnuts or fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately for optimal freshness.
Notes
Adjust quantities based on your gathering size. Best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, pear salad, blue cheese, fall recipes, healthy salad