Description
An exquisite salad featuring caramelized pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy candied nuts, all ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the pears into ¼-inch thick slices.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the pear slices in a single layer.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown on both sides, flipping halfway through.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine caramelized pears, crumbled blue cheese, and candied pecans or walnuts.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, assemble the salad just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sauteeing
- Cuisine: French, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
