Pear and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews); 1 bunch watercress; 1 bunch arugula; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Belgian endive; 2 ripe pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Comice; 2 ounces mild blue cheese (about 1/2 cup loosely packed crumbles)

Servings: persons

2/3 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews)
1 bunch watercress
1 bunch arugula
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Belgian endive
2 ripe pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Comice
2 ounces mild blue cheese (about 1/2 cup loosely packed crumbles)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on a sheet pan in a single layer.
2
Bake, shaking the pan occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant, about 7 to 10 minutes.
3
Let the nuts cool, and then coarsely chop.
4
Trim the stems of the watercress and arugula.
5
Wash and dry the leaves.
6
Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a large salad bowl.
7
Season with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
8
Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.
9
Halve the endive lengthwise, cut out core, then thinly slice crosswise and add all the lettuces to the bowl.
10
Quarter and core the unpeeled pears and thinly slice; add to the salad.
11
Scatter the cheese and nuts over the salad, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
12
Toss the salad gently to evenly dress all the greens.
13
Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

159

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews), 1 bunch watercress, 1 bunch arugula, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad 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.

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

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