Barefoot Contessa Inspired Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Barefoot Contessa Inspired Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

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Sweet pears, blue cheese, and walnuts balance beautifully with fresh greens and tangy vinaigrette. Ideal light starter or meal.

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  • Salad spinner
  • Salad tongs
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Serving bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
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  • Baking sheet
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or mesclun mix)
  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 120 grams crumbled blue cheese (such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola)
  • 60 grams toasted walnuts or pecans
  • 30 grams dried cranberries (optional)
  • 60 milliliters freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 60 milliliters olive oil
  • 5 milliliters Dijon mustard
  • 15 milliliters honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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