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Pear and Blue Cheese Walnut Salad

Pear and Blue Cheese Walnut Salad

A refreshing Pear and Blue Cheese Walnut Salad featuring a mix of greens, fruits, and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • measuring cup

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 16 oz salad spring mix
  • 2 pears, sliced
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 5 oz dried cranberries
  • 5 oz crumbled blue cheese

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup olive oil use extra virgin for best flavor
  • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large salad bowl, add lettuce. Add sliced pears, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, and crumbled blue cheese.
  • Mix together all of the dressing ingredients in a glass measuring cup.
  • Pour dressing overtop of salad and toss until well combined. Serve!

Notes

This salad can be served as a side or a light main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword blue cheese, cranberry salad, Healthy Salad, pear salad, walnut salad
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