Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Sweet and Savory Delight
If you’re seeking a salad that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, look no further than the Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Sweet and Savory Delight. This elegant dish features juicy pears, caramelized to perfection, mingling with tangy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fresh mixed greens. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes from start to finish—but it also impresses visually with its vibrant colors and textures. Whether you’re serving it as a stunning side at gatherings or enjoying it as a light meal on busy weeknights, this salad will undoubtedly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the honey and add sliced pears. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- While the pears are cooking, toss the mixed greens in a large bowl.
- Once the pears are caramelized, layer them on top of the greens.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts over the salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg