Best 11 Blue Cheese Salad With Onion And Pear Recipes

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Are you craving a flavor-packed salad that combines creamy cheese, savory onion, subtly sweet pear, and a tangy dressing? Look no further than the Blue Cheese Salad with Onion and Pear! This delightful dish blends a medley of textures and flavors to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. As you prepare this salad, you'll be taken on a culinary journey, from the moment you select the finest blue cheese to the careful slicing of ripe pears. Get ready to elevate your salad game and discover the perfect recipe to create this masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This salad brings together ingredients that really enhance each other, and the dressing packs a perfect punch with maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It's a favorite in my family!

Provided by SPERL25

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
½ cup sliced red onion
1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
½ cup chopped candied pecans
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup walnut oil

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
  • To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 630.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (10 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews)
1 bunch watercress
1 bunch arugula
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Belgian endive
2 ripe pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Comice
2 ounces mild blue cheese (about 1/2 cup loosely packed crumbles)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake, shaking the pan occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant, about 7 to 10 minutes. Let the nuts cool, and then coarsely chop.
  • Trim the stems of the watercress and arugula. Wash and dry the leaves.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a large salad bowl. Season with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.
  • Halve the endive lengthwise, cut out core, then thinly slice crosswise and add all the lettuces to the bowl. Quarter and core the unpeeled pears and thinly slice; add to the salad. Scatter the cheese and nuts over the salad, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the salad gently to evenly dress all the greens. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

TANGY PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Tangy Pear and Blue Cheese Salad image

Romaine, blue cheese, chopped pears, walnuts, and red onions, combined with a tangy dressing, make this salad unforgettable. It is a sure hit worth trying!

Provided by LARAL

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup ketchup
½ cup distilled white vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup canola oil
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup toasted chopped walnuts
½ red onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gradually pour in oil, stirring constantly, until well blended.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, blue cheese, pears, walnuts, and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 49.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1197.4 mg, Sugar 35.5 g

GRIDDLED PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Griddled pear & blue cheese salad image

Contrast sweet grilled fruit with salty robust blue cheese and a honey vinaigrette in this stylish salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 firm, ripe pears , sliced lengthways into 1cm slices
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
250g bag mixed salad leaf
150g pack blue cheese , crumbled
crusty bread , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the pears in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tsp of the oil. Heat a griddle pan, then cook the pears, in batches, for 1 min on each side. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix the remaining oil, vinegar and honey. Toss the pears, leaves and cheese, divide between 4 plates and drizzle with the dressing. Serve with bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

BLUE CHEESED GREEN SALAD WITH PEAR DRESSING



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Blue cheese and pear are a classic combination, and adding pear juice to the salad dressing gives the entire salad a new depth of rich flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head Boston lettuce, torn
1 pint Campari tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup pear juice
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss lettuce, tomatoes, onion and cheese; set aside.
  • In jar with tight-fitting lid, shake remaining ingredients until well blended. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Spring salad topped with red onion, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles and a zesty homemade dressing.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) package spring salad mix
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 Barlett pear (diced)
1/2 cup candied pecans
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place salad in a large bowl.
  • Top with onion, pear, pecans and blue cheese. Toss until combined.
  • Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat, or serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1852 kcal, Fat 157 g, SaturatedFat 33 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 3882 mg, Carbohydrate 102 g, Sugar 74 g, Protein 17 mg

BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH ONION AND PEAR



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This pretty and flavorful salad with a contrast of texture is refreshing and versatile...a nice accompaniment to a variety of entrees. Using this list of ingredients as a base for two, it can easily be increased to serve many more.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 can (8-1/2 ounces) pear halves, drained
2 thin slices red onion, separated into rings
3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Divide lettuce between two salad plates. Top with pears, onion, blue cheese and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, syrup, mustard, garlic powder and onion powder until blended. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN PEAR SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



Chicken Pear Salad with Blue Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups per serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups torn salad greens or chopped romaine
1/2 cup reduced-calorie, fat-free or regular blue cheese salad dressing
1 1/4 cups cooked chicken strips
1 medium yellow or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 can (15 oz.) Del Monte® Lite Sliced Pears, drained
(Optional) 1 oz. crumbled blue cheese (about 1/4 cup total)
(Optional) coarsely ground black pepper
(Optional) chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Arrange equal amounts of the salad greens on each of 4 dinner plates.
  • 2. Spoon equal amounts of the dressing evenly over all.
  • 3. Top with the chicken, onions and pears. Sprinkle evenly with the blue cheese and black pepper, if desired.
  • For additional flavor and texture: Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries or unsweetened cherries on top with 2 ounces thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 cup).
  • For a lighter version: Use reduced fat blue cheese and fat-free dressing.

QUICK BLUE CHEESE PEAR SALAD



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Made with just five ingredients, this special salad from Ginger Smiser of Blanco, Texas is a cinch to put together. Chopped pear balances the rich blue cheese while almonds lend crunch and sweetness. Add a drizzle of dressing, and you're done!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
1 large pear, chopped
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad mix, pear, almonds and blue cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BLUE CHEESE AND PEAR SALAD



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Make and share this Blue Cheese and Pear Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Patrick MacLean

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 fresh pears, peeled
2 ounces maytag blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup walnut halves (toasted)
baby green lettuce (to serve as a bed for the rest of the salad)
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1 dash Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Cover each salad plate with a modest bed of baby green lettuce.
  • Slice and core a half pear for each plate.
  • Thinly slice pears from bottom to just before the very end and then fan out the slices over the lettuce.
  • Top with toasted walnuts and a generous serving of crumbled blue cheese.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients and spoon over the salad mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 11.3, Sodium 501.9, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 14.9, Protein 5.8

BLUE CHEESE AND PEAR SALAD



Blue Cheese and Pear Salad image

Sweet pears and rich blue cheese combine together for an elegant salad. Topped with balsamic vinegar dressing this is bound to get rave reviews alongside any meal or on its own! Another great recipe from Taste of home.

Provided by Chef Decadent1

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pears, cored and halved
6 teaspoons lemon juice
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons walnuts
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/8 cup dried cranberries
6 cups lettuce (* i use butter lettuce)

Steps:

  • Place pears, cut side down, in a baking dish. Brush with 2 tsp lemon juice. Add water and remaining lemon juice to pan.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender. Drain and cool to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl whisk the oil, vinegar salt and pepper. In another bowl combine the , blue cheese, walnuts and onions along with thee dried cranberries.
  • Just before serving, divide lettuce among plates; place sliced pears and remainder of ingredients on top and drizzle with balsamic dressing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.9, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 398.6, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 13.2, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe pears. Look for pears that are slightly soft to the touch and have a sweet aroma.
  • If you don't have blue cheese dressing, you can make your own by combining crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and milk.
  • If you don't like walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon.
  • If you don't have a salad spinner, you can dry the lettuce by patting it with paper towels.

Conclusion:

This Blue Cheese Salad with Onion and Pear is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, tangy blue cheese dressing, and crunchy walnuts is simply irresistible. This salad is also very easy to make and can be assembled in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this Blue Cheese Salad with Onion and Pear a try. You won't be disappointed!

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