Description
A quick and easy salad bursting with the flavors of caramelized pears, rich blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 5 ounces mixed salad greens
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Add sliced pears and cook until caramelized and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, crumbled blue cheese, and walnuts.
- Top the salad with caramelized pears.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, assemble the salad just before serving to keep the greens fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg