Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Sweet and Savory Delight
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: A Sweet and Savory Delight. This elegant dish combines juicy, caramelized pears with creamy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts, all served on a bed of fresh mixed greens. Perfect as a light lunch, sophisticated side dish, or an impressive starter at gatherings, this salad is a versatile addition to your meal repertoire. With its quick preparation time of just 15 minutes, you can enjoy this gourmet experience any day of the week. The balance of sweet and savory flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears
- 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
- Caramelize the Pears: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in honey. Add pear slices and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens. Top with blue cheese, walnuts, and the warm caramelized pears.
- Add Final Touches: Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper before serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg