Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
15 min.
6
376kcal

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Ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable and easy-to-make Pear and Blue Cheese Salad? This exquisite vegetarian and gluten-free dish is the perfect side, antipasti, starter, or snack for any occasion. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and serving six persons, it's a delightful addition to your table. Each serving contains only 376 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

The star ingredients in this recipe include 0.3 cup of apple cider vinegar, 0.5 cup of crumbled blue cheese, 1 Bosc pear, and 10 ounces of mixed field greens, among others. The dressing, a blend of maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper, is made creamy with walnut oil. To finish it off, candied pecans add a crunchy texture and a touch of sweetness.

Prepare this elegant salad in no time with just a bowl and a blender as your equipment. It's a fantastic way to impress your guests or simply enjoy a delicious and healthy meal. So, why not give this Pear and Blue Cheese Salad a try and let your culinary journey be as delightful as the flavors it presents?

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
  •  bosc pear cored sliced
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup candied pecans chopped
  • 10 ounce the salad mixed
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup 
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup walnut oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Place the salad greens in a large bowl.
  2. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
  3. To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories376kcal
Protein3.83%
Fat71.31%
Carbs24.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.04
Glycemic Load
4.8
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.1995651877445%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.61mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
1.12mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:375.86kcal
18.79%
Fat:30.02g
46.18%
Saturated Fat:5.46g
34.12%
Carbohydrates:23.54g
7.85%
Net Carbohydrates:22.27g
8.1%
Sugar:18.36g
20.4%
Cholesterol:16.28mg
5.43%
Sodium:590.86mg
25.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.63g
7.26%
Vitamin K:33.5µg
31.91%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.08%
Vitamin C:12.24mg
14.83%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.61%
Vitamin A:642.59IU
12.85%
Calcium:95.66mg
9.57%
Phosphorus:70.8mg
7.08%
Folate:24.6µg
6.15%
Potassium:194.58mg
5.56%
Fiber:1.27g
5.1%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.75%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.72%
Magnesium:14.04mg
3.51%
Iron:0.62mg
3.46%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.42%
Selenium:2.35µg
3.35%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.04%
Copper:0.06mg
3.01%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.66%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.19%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.12%
Source:Allrecipes