Best 11 Pear Walnut Salad Wcreamy Bleu Blue Cheese Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Pear Walnut Salad with Creamy Bleu Cheese Dressing, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad features crisp and juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and a creamy, tangy dressing that ties all the elements together. With a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, this salad is a treat for both the eyes and the palate. But that's not all! We also have a collection of equally enticing recipes to satisfy your cravings. From the hearty and comforting Sausage and Peppers Pasta to the indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and explore the diverse flavors we have to offer!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BABY GREENS, PEAR, WALNUT, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Baby Greens, Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad image

An easy Baby Greens Salad recipe

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Mustard     Nut     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 medium shallot, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup olive oil
1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
2 large ripe pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 6 plates. Top with pear slices, dividing equally. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Drizzle lightly with remaining dressing and serve.

PEAR & WALNUT SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



Pear & Walnut Salad With Blue Cheese image

Select ripe pears to make this salad tossed with walnuts and blue cheese.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Salad     Blue Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Nut     Fruit     Cheese     Dairy     Side Dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 medium pears, sliced 1/4 inch
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Stir together oil, vinegar, mustard and pepper in medium bowl.
  • Add all remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol

PEAR & WALNUT SALAD W/CREAMY BLEU (BLUE) CHEESE DRESSING



Pear & Walnut Salad W/Creamy Bleu (Blue) Cheese Dressing image

This salad is a little different from most pear and walnut salads as it has a creamy bleu cheese dressing, not a vinaigrette. The creaminess of the dressing, the sweetness of the pears, the crunch from the glazed walnuts and a little zip from the dried cranberries make this a very unique and tasty salad. I started making it this way a few years ago, and everyone loved it, so it is a staple in our house now. The combination of the flavors is awesome. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by TheShields

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce
1 head red leaf lettuce
2 pears (sliced)
1/2 cup glazed walnuts (I use Emerald brand, this is an approximate measurement, adjust to your tastes)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (I use Ocean Spray Craisins, this is an approximate measurement, adjust to your tastes)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Fold in the bleu cheese crumbles and add salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Tear a combination of the romaine and red leaf lettuce into individual serving bowls or onto plates and top with the bleu cheese dressing.
  • Place the pear slices on top of the dressing and finish each salad with the glazed walnuts and a sprinkling of cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 501.2, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 6.7

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 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 WALNUT BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Pear Walnut Blue Cheese Salad is a fresh and delicious mixed green salad with candied walnuts, freshly sliced pear, a homemade salad dressing, and topped with a crumble of blue cheese.

Provided by LaKita Anderson

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 18

Candied Walnuts
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 cup walnuts
Salad Dressing
Juice of a lemon
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad
5 ounces mixed salad greens package
2 fresh pears, sliced
1 cup candied walnuts
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)

Steps:

  • Using a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add in the 1 tablespoon butter and once it begins to melt add in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 cups walnuts.
  • Stir continuously for about 5 minutes and transfer the candied walnuts to a parchment lined baking sheet in a single even layer and allow them to cool and harden, about 15 minutes.
  • In a blender or food processor, add in the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 clove of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and blend or pulse until the salad dressing is completely smooth.
  • Clean and dry the 5 ounce package of mixed salad greens. Place into a large bowl to assemble the salad. Clean and slice the 2 pears and add on top of the salad greens. Add in the 1 cup of candied walnuts and 1/3 cup dried cranberries.
  • Drizzle on as much of the salad dressing as you would like and toss the salad until everything comes together. Top with the 1/3 cup blue cheese and serve immediately.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BLUE CHEESE-WALNUT SALAD



Blue Cheese-Walnut Salad image

For this elegant salad, mixed greens, toasted walnuts, red onions and blue cheese are tossed in a creamy mustard dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bags (10 oz. each) European torn mixed salad greens (iceburg, Romaine, leaf lettuce, Radicchio, frisee)
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 pkg. (4.5 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese
1/4 cup HEINZ Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Toss greens with walnuts, onions and cheese in large bowl; set aside.
  • Beat vinegar and mustard with wire whisk until well blended. Add oil and sour cream; mix well.
  • Add to salad just before serving; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

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

PEAR-WALNUT SALAD WITH ARTISAN BLEU CHEESE



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I used mixed greens, pears, honey and bleu cheese-all from Oregon sources in this salad. For alternate versions, try two different varieties of pears. For example, I tested Forelle and Anjou pears. Rogue Creamery artisan cheesemaker supplied the bleu cheese (in particular their Smokey Blue), too. A light dressing tops it off. From a local source. Makes 6 small dinner salads. A perfect salad for a brunch or light meal. Happy 2009!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups assorted greens
2 medium pears, thinly sliced (any variety, read intro)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup artisan blue cheese
2 tablespoons honey (soften the honey if necessary to make it easier to whisk) or 2 tablespoons agave nectar (soften the honey if necessary to make it easier to whisk)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt, to taste
cracked black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, lightly toss the greens with the pears.
  • In a small non-reactive bowl, combine the honey and lemon juice. Whisk with the salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the the greens and pears and toss .
  • Arrange the salad on six individual salad plates.
  • Garnish with the walnuts and bleu cheese.
  • Easy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 157.9, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 11.8, Protein 3.4

WALNUT PEAR SALAD



Walnut Pear Salad image

"This nutty salad is absolutely beautiful with mixed greens," suggests Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington. "Pears and apricot nectar add fruity sweetness."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
3 medium pears, peeled, halved and sliced
12 cups mixed salad greens
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Combine the pears and dressing in a large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, add greens to pear mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEAR & BLUE CHEESE WALNUT SALAD W/ PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Pear & Blue Cheese Walnut Salad W/ Pear Vinaigrette image

This is a recipe I clipped from a cooking magazine over 20 years ago. I suppose the salad is similar to others posted but the dressing is slightly different. Pear nectar can be found amongst the canned juices at your grocer. Buy a good crumbled blue cheese and feel free to cheat and buy pre-sweetened nuts. Enjoy this refreshing salad. Cook time is sugar coating the nuts.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 8 salads, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium pears, semi-firm but ripe, peels on
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salad greens, enough for 8 servings
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup walnuts, candied (see recipe below)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
vinaigrette dressing (recipe below)
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup salad oil
1/3 cup pear nectar
1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard, sub. grainy brown
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Halve and core the pears. Slice thin, brush with lemon juice to prevent browning. This may be done up to 60 minutes ahead.
  • To arrange the salads: line plates with salad greens.
  • Fan pear slices atop each serving.
  • Sprinkle with some blue cheese and candied nuts.
  • Drizzle with dressing. Serve extra on the side.
  • CANDIED WALNUTS / PECANS.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil. Butter or spray with a nonstick oil.
  • In a heavy skillet, over medium heat, combine: 1 C walnuts, 1/2 C sugar and 2 T butter.
  • Cook until sugar starts to melt, DO NOT stir. Reduce heat to low and cook 'til sugar is golden brown. Stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and pour onto prepared baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into clusters.
  • PEAR NECTAR VINAIGRETTE.
  • In a screw top jar, combine:
  • white wine vinegar, oil, pear nectar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper.
  • Cover and shake well.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Shake before serving.
  • Makes about 1°C.

Tips:

  • Select ripe and firm pears: Look for pears that are slightly soft to the touch, with no bruises or blemishes. For the best flavor, choose varieties like Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for crisp, leafy greens, crunchy walnuts, and flavorful blue cheese.
  • Make sure the pears are properly sliced: Cut the pears into thin, even slices to ensure that they cook evenly. You can use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife.
  • Don't overcook the pears: The pears should be slightly tender but still retain their shape. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Use a good quality blue cheese dressing: A creamy, flavorful blue cheese dressing is essential for this salad. You can make your own dressing or use a store-bought one.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The greens will wilt and the pears will start to brown if you let it sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This pear walnut salad with creamy bleu cheese dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, and tangy blue cheese dressing make a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. This salad is also very easy to make and can be ready in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try.

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