Description
Juicy pears, creamy blue cheese, and nutty walnuts are tossed with peppery greens and a sweet-tangy dressing for a lively crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 medium pears
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 4 oz blue cheese
- 3 oz walnuts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and arrange walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Toast walnuts for 5–7 minutes until fragrant, then transfer to a plate and allow to cool.
- Core and thinly slice the pears, then set aside.
- In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Place mixed salad greens in a large bowl, add sliced pears and cooled walnuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Crumble blue cheese on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, substitute walnuts with pecans.
- Use ripe but firm pears to avoid mushiness.
- Let toasted walnuts cool completely before mixing to preserve crispness.
- Adjust honey amount to taste for desired sweetness.