Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Sweet and Savory Delight
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Sweet and Savory Delight. This elegant salad features juicy, caramelized pears that perfectly complement the rich tang of blue cheese, all resting on a bed of fresh mixed greens. Topped with crunchy walnuts and drizzled with balsamic glaze, this dish offers a wonderful balance of sweet and savory notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the Pears: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in honey and add pear slices. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the Greens: In a large bowl, toss together mixed greens as a base for the salad.
- Assemble Your Salad: Place mixed greens in serving bowls, top with crumbled blue cheese and walnuts, then arrange warm pear slices on top.
- Drizzle Balsamic Glaze: Finish by drizzling balsamic glaze over the salad and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg