Best 8 Blue Cheesed Green Salad With Pear Dressing Recipes

Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our Blue-Cheesed Green Salad with Pear Dressing, a delightful fusion of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. Featuring a bed of crisp greens, this salad is adorned with juicy pear slices, tangy blue cheese crumbles, and crunchy walnuts, creating a symphony of contrasting textures. The crowning glory is our homemade pear dressing, a luscious blend of sweet and tangy flavors that elevates the salad to an unforgettable experience. This comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions for crafting this exquisite dish, ensuring that you recreate this culinary masterpiece with ease.

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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

Ingredients

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

BLUE CHEESED GREEN SALAD WITH PEAR DRESSING

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Blue cheese and pear are a classic combination, and adding pear juice to the salad dressing gives the entire salad a new depth of rich flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 head Boston lettuce, torn
1 pint Campari tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup pear juice
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

In large bowl, toss lettuce, tomatoes, onion and cheese; set aside.
In jar with tight-fitting lid, shake remaining ingredients until well blended. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

GREEN SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 ounces good Roquefort cheese, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in quarters, or 2 heads Bibb lettuce, cut in half
Heirloom tomatoes, or other good tomatoes

Steps:

Place the cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, vinegar, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until smooth.
Place a wedge of lettuce on each serving plate with 2 slices of tomato. Pour enough dressing over the lettuce to moisten. Serve immediately.

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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

GREEN SALAD WITH ROASTED PEARS AND BLUE CHEESE

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pears, cored, peeled, and diced
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head red or green lettuce, washed and dried
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss the pears with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in the oven and bake until the pear edges are golden, but the pieces are still firm, 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Tear the lettuce into bite-size pieces and place in a salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard and drizzle in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to make an emulsion. Season with salt and pepper and pour over the salad. Sprinkle with the pears, almonds, green onions, and blue cheese crumbles, and serve.

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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Make and share this pear and blue cheese salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories Pears

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 Anjou pear, sliced thin
1 cup toasted walnuts
1/2 cup crumbled Stilton cheese (or any blue cheese)
2 heads arugula, torn
1 head romaine lettuce or 1/2 lb spring greens
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon walnut oil
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

mix lettuce and arugula, toss with salad dressing.
serve on 4 plates.
top greens with cheese, nuts, and 4 slices of pear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 249.3, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 7, Protein 10.2

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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Spring salad topped with red onion, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles and a zesty homemade dressing.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package spring salad mix
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 Barlett pear (diced)
1/2 cup candied pecans
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place salad in a large bowl.
Top with onion, pear, pecans and blue cheese. Toss until combined.
Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat, or serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1852 kcal, Fat 157 g, SaturatedFat 33 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 3882 mg, Carbohydrate 102 g, Sugar 74 g, Protein 17 mg

Tips:

Use a variety of greens for a more flavorful salad. Arugula, spinach, and romaine are all good choices.
Choose a ripe and flavorful pear for the dressing. A Bosc or Anjou pear would be a good option.
If you don't have any blue cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as feta or goat cheese.
To make the dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This salad is also delicious with grilled or roasted chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

This blue-cheesed green salad with pear dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and creamy dressing is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this salad a try.