Apple, Pear, and Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Blu

Name: Apple, Pear, and Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1 1/2 teaspoons champagne vinegar, more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon honey; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium pear, cored and thinly sliced; 1 small apple, cored and thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 cups lightly packed baby spinach (about 3 3/4 ounces); 1/3 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts or pecans; 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 1/2 teaspoons champagne vinegar, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium pear, cored and thinly sliced
1 small apple, cored and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 cups lightly packed baby spinach (about 3 3/4 ounces)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, vinegar, mustard, thyme, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a grind or two of pepper.
2
Continue to whisk as you drizzle in the olive oil.
3
Dip a spinach leaf into the dressing and taste.
4
Add more vinegar or salt as needed.
5
Set aside.
6
Put the pear and apple in a large bowl, drizzle the lemon juice over them, and toss gently until the slices are evenly coated.
7
Add the spinach and all but a tablespoon each of the walnuts and cheese, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the dressing.
8
Toss and taste the salad.
9
Add more dressing or vinegar, salt, and pepper as needed.
10
Sprinkle the remaining walnuts and cheese over the salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon minced shallot, 1 1/2 teaspoons champagne vinegar, more as needed, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Apple, Pear, and Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Apple, Pear, and Spinach Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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