Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Sweet and Savory Delight
Elevate your salad game with this Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Sweet and Savory Delight. This vibrant dish combines juicy caramelized pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts over a bed of crisp mixed greens, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 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
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the honey, then add the pear slices. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, toss together mixed greens, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts. Layer the warm caramelized pears on top.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg