Bacon, pear and blue cheese warm salad
Indulge in a delightful blend of flavors with our Bacon, Pear, and Blue Cheese Warm Salad! This easy-to-make recipe combines crispy bacon, juicy pears, fresh lettuce, and spinach, all topped with tangy blue cheese. Dressed with olive oil and vinegar, and seasoned to perfection, it's a unique and satisfying dish. Perfect for a gourmet meal at home!
- 19 May 2024
- Cook time 15 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 6 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
The Bacon, Pear and Blue Cheese Warm Salad is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the savory taste of bacon, the sweetness of pears, and the boldness of blue cheese. It's a perfect salad for a cozy dinner or a sophisticated lunch. This warm salad brings out the best in its ingredients, delivering a unique mix of textures and flavors that is sure to please your palate.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Turn the bacon pieces occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- After it has cooled slightly, crumble or chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- While the bacon is cooking, wash and slice the pears. You can leave the skin on for added texture and nutrients, or peel them if you prefer.
- Once the bacon is removed from the skillet, add the pear slices to the same skillet with the residual bacon fat.
- Sauté the pears over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften and caramelize slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce and spinach. Toss to mix evenly.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the lettuce and spinach. Toss to coat all the greens evenly.
- Add the crumbled bacon, sautéed pear slices, and crumbled blue cheese to the salad bowl.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients well.
- Divide the salad among plates or serve it in a large salad bowl.
- Enjoy immediately while the pears are still warm and the bacon is crispy.
Tips:
- Ensure the bacon is cooked to your desired level of crispiness before combining it with the other ingredients.
- To keep the pear slices looking fresh and to prevent browning, you can toss them in a little bit of lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
- Use high-quality blue cheese for the best flavor; if you prefer a milder taste, you can substitute with gorgonzola.
- Keep an eye on the amount of dressing used; you can always add more later if needed, but it's harder to remove excess.
This Bacon, Pear and Blue Cheese Warm Salad is not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make. The combination of warm, crispy bacon, sweet and juicy pears, and rich blue cheese creates a harmonious flavor profile that is both satisfying and elegant. Serve it as a main course or a side dish and enjoy the compliments from your family and friends.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 250 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 260kcal | 10% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 16g | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 12g | 3% |
| Fiber 3.48g | 9% |
| Sugar 5g | 5% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 24g | 29% |
| Saturated 8g | 28% |
| Cholesterol 44mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 500ug | 56% |
| Choline 55mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 0.27mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 0.35mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 3.85mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 0.41mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B9 120ug | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 0.54ug | 22% |
| Vitamin C 30mg | 34% |
| Vitamin E 1.89mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K 450ug | 372% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 180mg | 14% |
| Copper, Cu 0.15mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.75mg | 16% |
| Magnesium, Mg 99mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus, P 240mg | 19% |
| Potassium, K 710mg | 21% |
| Selenium, Se 18ug | 32% |
| Sodium, Na 990mg | 66% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.85mg | 17% |
| Water | |
| Water 190g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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