Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Green Salad

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    886

Experience the symphony of flavors in this Pear and Blue Cheese Salad! The sweetness of ripe pears, the sharpness of blue cheese, and the crunch of candied pecans dance together, united by a tangy maple-cider vinaigrette. It's an unforgettable culinary experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    25 g
  • Cholesterol
    15 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    631 mg
  • Sugar
    18 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, gently combine the mixed field greens, sliced Bosc pear, red onion, candied pecans, and crumbled blue cheese. (5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 2 mins For the dressing, place the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper in a blender. (2 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Blend until smooth. With the blender running on low, slowly drizzle in the walnut oil until the dressing emulsifies and becomes creamy. (1 minute)

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04 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure even coating. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. (2 minutes)

For a vegetarian variation, ensure the blue cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.
If you don't have walnut oil, a mild olive oil can be substituted, but the walnut oil adds a unique nutty flavor.
To prevent the pear slices from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
Consider toasting the pecans lightly for extra crunch and flavor

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 295 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Marjory Larkin

    Apr 11, 2025

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a full meal. Delicious!

  • Deontae Renner

    Jul 5, 2023

    The candied pecans are the star of the show. I might make extra next time!

  • Peter Shanahan

    Mar 20, 2023

    This salad was a huge hit at my dinner party! The dressing is divine.

  • Bart Cormier

    Sep 3, 2022

    Easy to follow recipe and a beautiful presentation. Will definitely make again.

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