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a vibrant salad with mixed greens, sliced pears, blue cheese crumbles, candied walnuts, and cranberries drizzled with vinaigrette, shown in a wide horizontal composition on a white platter over a festive table, fresh natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Fresh greens are garnished with sweet pears, sharp blue cheese, and candied walnuts and drizzled with a honey vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 2 pears thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 0.5 cup candied walnuts
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the olive oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar to make the dressing.
  2. Arrange the mixed greens on a large platter.
  3. Fan the sliced pears over the greens.
  4. Scatter the blue cheese, candied walnuts, and cranberries on top.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over everything just before serving.
  6. Toss gently at the table.

Notes

Slice the pears last so they don't brown before serving.