Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Sweet and Savory Delight
Elevate your meal with the Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Sweet and Savory Delight! This exquisite salad combines the rich flavors of warm, caramelized pears with tangy blue cheese, all atop a bed of crisp mixed greens. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping side at gatherings, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a dish that is both nutritious and indulgent. Whether you’re serving it as a light lunch or pairing it with grilled chicken for dinner, this versatile salad will surely impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the honey. Add the sliced pears and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens until well coated.
- Top the greens with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts, then add the warm caramelized pears.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper before serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (210g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg