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Barefoot Contessa Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

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This Barefoot Contessa Pear and Blue Cheese Salad is a refined blend of crisp greens, sweet pears, creamy blue cheese, and toasted nuts tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or elegant side.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 main or 4 side servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or mesclun)
  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
  • 1/3 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the walnuts or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey or mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with enough dressing to lightly coat. Reserve extra dressing for serving.
  4. Arrange pear slices over the greens and sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese.
  5. Top with toasted nuts and drizzle with remaining dressing.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use baby arugula or watercress for a peppery flavor twist.
  • Substitute blue cheese with goat cheese or feta for a milder taste.
  • Add dried cranberries or pomegranate arils for extra color and sweetness.
  • Toast nuts ahead and store in an airtight container for easy prep.
  • Assemble just before serving to keep ingredients fresh and crisp.

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