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Contessa Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

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Contessa Pear and Blue Cheese Salad offers a delightful blend of sweet, crunchy pears and tangy blue cheese, creating an irresistible flavor experience. This vibrant salad features fresh greens and toasted walnuts, making it a standout dish for any gathering or a special treat for yourself. Quick to prepare yet impressively sophisticated, it’s perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying after a long day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, sliced
  • 4 oz crumbled blue cheese
  • 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the mixed greens thoroughly and pat dry.
  2. Slice the pears into thin wedges.
  3. Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.

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