Description
A delightful salad featuring caramelized pears, creamy blue cheese, and crisp greens, drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe but firm pears, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- For the vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add pear slices and sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and golden.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, caramelized pears, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute butter with coconut oil or a plant-based butter. Toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 8g