Description
A refreshing and simple pear salad that combines sweet pears with crisp greens and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens.
- Slice the pears thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, pear slices, walnuts, and blue cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe pears for the best texture.
- Substitute goat cheese for blue cheese if preferred.
- Add a pinch of honey to the dressing for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pear salad, easy salad, vegetarian salad