Pear and Walnut Salad Recipe
This Pear and Walnut Salad is a fresh, colorful combination of juicy ripe pears, crunchy walnuts, crisp greens, and a flavorful homemade dressing. Sweet, savory, crunchy, and tangy flavors come together in an easy salad that's elegant enough for entertaining but simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 241kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups mix greens lettuce and kale
- 2 ripe pears thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 small red onion very thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
- Arrange sliced pears, toasted walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, and red onion over the greens. Then, sprinkle cranberries on top.
- Drizzle with blue cheese dressing and toss gently until lightly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 566IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg