Pear And Blue Cheese Salad
A crisp and refreshing salad made with mixed greens, ripe pears, creamy blue cheese, toasted nuts, and a tangy lemon-honey vinaigrette. Perfect for entertaining or a light, wholesome meal.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens arugula, spinach, or mesclun mix
- 2 ripe pears thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese Roquefort or Gorgonzola
- ½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup dried cranberries optional
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 2 lemons
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking until smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
- Place washed and dried greens in a large bowl or on a serving platter.
- Thinly slice pears just before assembling to prevent browning. If preparing ahead, brush slices with lemon juice.
- Layer pears over the greens, then sprinkle with blue cheese, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries if using.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently or leave layered. Garnish with extra pears or cheese crumbles.