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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (10 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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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