Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
15 min.
2
247kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with our Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, a perfect addition to any meal or a refreshing snack on its own. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes, but it also offers a sophisticated taste that will impress your guests or elevate your everyday dining experience.

The crispness of bite-size pieces of romaine lettuce provides a fresh base, while the sweet, juicy slices of red pear add a burst of flavor that beautifully complements the rich, tangy notes of crumbled blue cheese. Toasted walnuts bring a satisfying crunch and a nutty aroma, enhancing the overall texture of the salad.

What truly sets this salad apart is the homemade vinaigrette, a simple yet flavorful blend of walnut oil, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic. This dressing ties all the ingredients together, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy elements that dance on your palate.

With only 247 calories per serving, this salad is a guilt-free option that can be enjoyed as a side dish, antipasti, or even as a light starter. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a quick and healthy meal, our Pear and Blue Cheese Salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • 0.5  pears red thinly sliced
  • tablespoons cheese blue crumbled
  • tablespoons walnut pieces toasted coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 1.5 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • clove garlic finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, mix all salad ingredients.
  2. In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended.
  3. Add to salad; toss to mix.

Nutrition Facts

Calories247kcal
Protein6.01%
Fat77.78%
Carbs16.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
108.88
Glycemic Load
2.33
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.193043609676%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.19mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
1.67mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:247.41kcal
12.37%
Fat:22.36g
34.41%
Saturated Fat:4.03g
25.18%
Carbohydrates:10.49g
3.5%
Net Carbohydrates:7.36g
2.68%
Sugar:5.23g
5.82%
Cholesterol:5.25mg
1.75%
Sodium:237.59mg
10.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.89g
7.78%
Vitamin A:4161.5IU
83.23%
Vitamin K:75.82µg
72.21%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.48%
Folate:79.46µg
19.87%
Fiber:3.13g
12.51%
Copper:0.23mg
11.39%
Vitamin E:1.32mg
8.79%
Phosphorus:84.6mg
8.46%
Magnesium:28.18mg
7.05%
Calcium:70.29mg
7.03%
Potassium:241.11mg
6.89%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.62%
Vitamin C:4.39mg
5.33%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.31%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.12%
Iron:0.91mg
5.04%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.48%
Selenium:2.17µg
3.1%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.79%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.09%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.42%