Little Gem Pear Salad
This quick and easy pear salad balances sweet with savory and then adds a bit of crunch. You can add your favorite protein to make a hearty salad entree for lunch or just add it as a simple side with your dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.4 oz walnuts
- 1 large pear seeds removed and cut into thin wedges
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 little gem lettuce
- 2.1 oz creamy blue cheese
- 2 TB olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Roughly chop the walnuts into smaller pieces.
- Toast them in a hot, dry pan until more golden and smell fragrant.
- Trim the pear and cut into thinner wedges, removing the core and seeds. Place in a bowl and squeeze on the lemon juice. Toss well to ensure all the pieces are evenly coated.
- Trim the core from the little lettuces and cut them into wedges. Arrange the wedges between two plates or salad bowls. Add equal amounts of the pear wedges to the plates – along with any lemon juice from the bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salads and crumble over the creamy blue cheese.
- Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper and scatter the toasted walnuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g