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Barefoot Contessa Pear and Blue Cheese Salad: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

Barefoot Contessa Pear Salad: 5-Star Magic in 15 Minutes


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious salad combining sweet pears with tangy blue cheese for a perfect balance of flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 100g blue cheese, crumbled
  • 100g mixed salad greens
  • 50g walnuts, toasted
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the salad greens.
  2. Slice the pears thinly.
  3. Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Combine greens, pears, and walnuts in a bowl.
  5. Top with crumbled blue cheese.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Toss gently and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm pears for best results.
  • Toast walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Adjust blue cheese quantity to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: salad pear blue cheese walnuts balsamic