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Barefoot Contessa Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

A sophisticated salad combining sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts with a simple vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  4. Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett