Description
Elevate your dining experience with the delightful Pear, Pomegranate and Blue Cheese Salad, a vibrant and elegant dish perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, butter lettuce, or spring mix)
- 1 large ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Firstly, wash and dry your mixed salad greens thoroughly. Using a salad spinner works best to remove any excess water, ensuring your greens remain crisp.
- With the greens prepared, take your large ripe pear and slice it thinly.
- In a medium-sized skillet, heat it over medium heat; add your walnuts and toast them for about 3–5 minutes.
- In a large serving bowl or platter, layer the salad greens first. Evenly distribute the thin slices of pear on top of the greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
Notes
For the best texture, use ripe yet firm pears. Toast walnuts fresh right before use for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sodium: Varies based on included ingredients
- Protein: 8 g