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Pear Walnut Salad
This elegant pear walnut salad is a quick and sophisticated dish ready in just 15 minutes. Juicy sliced pears with crunchy walnuts and creamy gorgonzola over mixed greens make this fast salad truly special.
30 second summary
Juicy pears and crunchy walnuts over greens with gorgonzola in 15 minutes.
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Nutrition per serving
310Calories
8gProtein
22gCarbs
22gFat
5gFiber
Ingredients
2servings
base
topping
dressing
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Instructions
1
Make the Honey Dressing
Whisk together honey and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Optionally add a tablespoon of olive oil for richness and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2
Slice the Pear
Wash and thinly slice the pear. Pat dry the mixed greens and arrange on plates or in a salad bowl.
3
Assemble and Serve
Layer sliced pears over greens then scatter walnuts and gorgonzola crumbles on top. Drizzle with honey dressing just before serving.
Substitutions
gorgonzola cheese→feta or blue cheese crumbles
walnuts→candied pecans for extra sweetness
Common mistakes
Slicing the pear too early which causes browning before serving
Over-dressing the salad which weighs down the delicate greens
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