Description
Elevate your salad game with this Caramelized Pear and Blue Cheese Salad. It’s a beautiful mix of textures and flavors—warm golden pears, creamy blue cheese, peppery arugula, and crunchy candied walnuts—all brought together with a glossy balsamic reduction. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, healthy lunch inspiration, or a gourmet yet easy recipe to impress guests, this salad hits the mark. It’s perfect for any season, especially fall, and brings a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and fresh to your table.
Ingredients
3 ripe pears
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cups arugula
100 grams blue cheese
0.5 cup candied walnuts
3 tablespoons balsamic reduction
pinch salt
pinch black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Slice pears into wedges, removing the core, and add to skillet.
3. Cook pears for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and caramelized.
4. Arrange arugula on serving plate or bowl.
5. Scatter blue cheese crumbles evenly over arugula.
6. Add warm caramelized pears on top.
7. Sprinkle candied walnuts throughout.
8. Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
9. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use firm-ripe pears like Bosc or Anjou for best texture during caramelization.
Gorgonzola can be used instead of traditional blue cheese for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-Sear
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg