Best 9 Bartlett Pear And Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors with Bartlett Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Culinary Journey of Sweet, Savory, and Tangy Delights**

Experience a delightful culinary adventure with the Bartlett Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite salad showcases the perfect balance of textures, featuring crisp and juicy Bartlett pears, creamy and piquant blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy dressing that brings all the elements together. Discover the delightful variations of this salad, including the Classic Bartlett Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, a timeless combination of flavors; the Arugula and Bartlett Pear Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing, a refreshing twist with a touch of sweetness; and the Roasted Bartlett Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, where roasted pears add a smoky depth of flavor. Embark on this culinary journey and savor the symphony of flavors that the Bartlett Pear and Blue Cheese Salad has to offer.



**Recipes Included:**

- Classic Bartlett Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A timeless recipe that captures the essence of this classic salad, featuring crisp pears, creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy dressing.

- Arugula and Bartlett Pear Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing: A refreshing twist on the classic, this salad incorporates peppery arugula, sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and a zesty honey-lemon dressing.

- Roasted Bartlett Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A delightful variation where roasted pears add a smoky depth of flavor, complemented by creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy dressing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEAR, DATE AND WALNUT SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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This fresh green salad with pears, walnuts, dates and blue cheese is a fresh option for your holiday table! It's a great side salad for fall dinners, too. Recipe yields 4 side salads.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt
Several twists of freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped raw walnuts
5 to 6 ounces red leaf lettuce, torn into small pieces (about 5 to 6 cups), or spring mix
7 Medjool dates, pitted and sliced thin
2 Bosc* or Bartlett pears, unpeeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (Jennifer used Roquefort; I used a more generic blue cheese option from Whole Foods but I think Gorgonzola would work well, too)

Steps:

  • To make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Taste, and adjust if necessary-I added some more mustard and another pinch of salt.
  • To make the salad: First, toast the walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until fragrant, stirring often, about 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a medium serving bowl, combine the greens, dates, pears and toasted walnuts. When you're ready to serve, drizzle in some dressing (you won't need all of it) and toss until the greens are lightly coated, adding more if necessary. Serve in individual bowls with blue cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Sugar 39 g, Sodium 313.4 mg, Fat 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (10 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews)
1 bunch watercress
1 bunch arugula
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Belgian endive
2 ripe pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Comice
2 ounces mild blue cheese (about 1/2 cup loosely packed crumbles)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake, shaking the pan occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant, about 7 to 10 minutes. Let the nuts cool, and then coarsely chop.
  • Trim the stems of the watercress and arugula. Wash and dry the leaves.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a large salad bowl. Season with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.
  • Halve the endive lengthwise, cut out core, then thinly slice crosswise and add all the lettuces to the bowl. Quarter and core the unpeeled pears and thinly slice; add to the salad. Scatter the cheese and nuts over the salad, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the salad gently to evenly dress all the greens. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This salad brings together ingredients that really enhance each other, and the dressing packs a perfect punch with maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It's a favorite in my family!

Provided by SPERL25

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
½ cup sliced red onion
1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
½ cup chopped candied pecans
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup walnut oil

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
  • To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 630.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This crisp fall salad gets its tartness from fresh pears, an extra crunch from pecans and a hint of creaminess from blue cheese. It's simple, but always impresses. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 cups torn romaine
2/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
2 medium pears, sliced
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup glazed pecans

Steps:

  • Place romaine in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with pears, cheese and pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ripe but firm Anjou pears
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
3 ounces coarsely crumbled sharp blue cheese such as Stilton
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons port
1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 ounces baby arugula
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Peel the pears and slice them lengthwise into halves. With a small sharp paring knife and a melon baller, remove the core and seeds from each pear, leaving a round well for the filling. Trim a small slice away from the rounded sides of each pear half so that they will sit in the baking dish without wobbling. Toss the pears with some lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown. Arrange them, core side up, in a baking dish large enough to hold the pears snugly.
  • Gently toss the crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts together in a small bowl. Divide the mixture among the pears, mounding it on top of the indentation.
  • In the same small bowl, combine the apple cider, port, and brown sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the mixture over and around the pears. Bake the pears, basting occasionally with the cider mixture, for 30 minutes, or until tender. Set aside until warm or at room temperature.
  • Just before serving, whisk together the olive oil, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the basting liquid in a large bowl. Divide the arugula among 6 plates and top each with a pear half. Drizzle each pear with some of the basting liquid, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm.

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Pear and Blue Cheese Salad image

Toasting the walnuts gives this quick-fix salad an extra-special touch!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce
1/2 red pear, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons walnut, olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all salad ingredients.
  • In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended. Add to salad; toss to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

GRIDDLED PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Contrast sweet grilled fruit with salty robust blue cheese and a honey vinaigrette in this stylish salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 firm, ripe pears , sliced lengthways into 1cm slices
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
250g bag mixed salad leaf
150g pack blue cheese , crumbled
crusty bread , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the pears in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tsp of the oil. Heat a griddle pan, then cook the pears, in batches, for 1 min on each side. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix the remaining oil, vinegar and honey. Toss the pears, leaves and cheese, divide between 4 plates and drizzle with the dressing. Serve with bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

SPINACH, PEAR, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Spinach, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Pear     Spinach

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ripe but firm Bartlett pears, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch spinach, washed well and dried
4 ounces blue cheese, sliced or crumbled
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • With a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, shave the pears, rotating the fruit as you work to form thin, even pieces.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach, pears, and blue cheese among four serving plates; sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

PEAR, CHICORY & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Pear, chicory & blue cheese salad image

Creamy blue cheese, ripe pears and walnuts make a winning combination in this elegant salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 small heads chicory (we used a mix of red and pale green)
2 ripe but firm pears , quartered and cored
juice 1 lemon
handful flat-leaf parsley , chopped
50g walnut halves
2 tbsp walnut oil
100g blue cheese (Stichelton, Stilton or Barkham Blue all work well) or vegetarian alternative

Steps:

  • Discard the outer leaves from the chicory and slice in half lengthways. Cut out the base root, then slice into long, thin slivers and rinse. Pat dry and put in a bowl. Cut each pear quarter into 3 and toss with a little lemon juice to prevent discolouring. Add to the bowl with the parsley and walnut halves.
  • Make a dressing by mixing the walnut oil with the remaining lemon juice and seasoning, then add to the bowl. Toss everything together, then plate up, crumbling over the cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.51 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe Bartlett pears. They should be slightly soft to the touch and have a sweet, fragrant smell.
  • If you don't have any blue cheese on hand, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or feta.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, or crumbled bacon.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, simply prepare the dressing and store it in the refrigerator. Then, assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

This Bartlett pear and blue cheese salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy salad, give this one a try.

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