Sherried Greens with Fruit and Blue Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Sherried Greens with Fruit and Blue Cheese
15 min.
8
57kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Sherried Greens with Fruit and Blue Cheese! This vibrant and refreshing side dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your weeknight meals. With its beautiful medley of colors and flavors, this salad is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine the crispness of mixed salad greens, perfectly complemented by the sweetness of ripe pears and juicy strawberries. The addition of thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle zing, while the crumbled blue cheese introduces a rich, creamy texture that ties everything together. The pièce de résistance is the homemade Sherry Vinaigrette, a harmonious blend of dry sherry, vinegar, and a hint of toasted sesame oil, which brings a delightful depth of flavor to the dish.

Not only is this recipe vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks who still want to serve something special. With only 57 calories per serving, you can indulge in this delicious salad guilt-free. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a stunning dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple juice dry
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • teaspoon sesame oil toasted
  • cups the salad mixed
  • medium pears thinly sliced
  • cup strawberries sliced
  • small onion red thinly sliced
  • ounce cheese blue crumbled finely

Equipment

    Directions

    1. In tightly covered container, shake all Sherry Vinaigrette ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
    2. On 8 salad plates, arrange salad greens, pear, strawberries and onion.
    3. Pour vinaigrette over salads.
    4. Sprinkle with cheese.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories57kcal
    Protein10.69%
    Fat24.63%
    Carbs64.68%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    30.2
    Glycemic Load
    3.1
    Inflammation Score
    -5
    Nutrition Score
    4.0669564912501%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    0.76mg
    Petunidin
    0.02mg
    Delphinidin
    0.06mg
    Pelargonidin
    4.47mg
    Peonidin
    0.01mg
    Catechin
    0.72mg
    Epigallocatechin
    0.27mg
    Epicatechin
    1.28mg
    Epicatechin 3-gallate
    0.03mg
    Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
    0.06mg
    Naringenin
    0.05mg
    Isorhamnetin
    0.76mg
    Kaempferol
    0.18mg
    Myricetin
    0.01mg
    Quercetin
    3.22mg
    Gallocatechin
    0.01mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:57.32kcal
    2.87%
    Fat:1.66g
    2.55%
    Saturated Fat:0.75g
    4.7%
    Carbohydrates:9.8g
    3.27%
    Net Carbohydrates:8.5g
    3.09%
    Sugar:5.89g
    6.55%
    Cholesterol:2.66mg
    0.89%
    Sodium:52.73mg
    2.29%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:1.62g
    3.24%
    Vitamin C:21.93mg
    26.58%
    Vitamin A:489.51IU
    9.79%
    Manganese:0.16mg
    8.23%
    Folate:24.57µg
    6.14%
    Fiber:1.3g
    5.2%
    Potassium:160.62mg
    4.59%
    Phosphorus:41.13mg
    4.11%
    Vitamin B6:0.07mg
    3.53%
    Calcium:32.82mg
    3.28%
    Vitamin B2:0.05mg
    2.86%
    Magnesium:11.02mg
    2.76%
    Copper:0.06mg
    2.75%
    Iron:0.43mg
    2.4%
    Vitamin B3:0.38mg
    1.92%
    Vitamin B1:0.03mg
    1.86%
    Zinc:0.25mg
    1.68%
    Vitamin B5:0.16mg
    1.63%
    Vitamin K:1.58µg
    1.51%
    Selenium:0.85µg
    1.22%