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!

  • 10 Feb 2025
  • Cook time 15 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 9 Ingredients

Bacon, pear and blue cheese warm salad

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:

12 tsp olive oil
55g
1/4 cup vinegar
60g
1/2 tsp salt
3g
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4g
6 oz bacon
170g
2 cups pear
280g
8 cups lettuce
380g
1 lb spinach
450g
4 oz blue cheese
110g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended. Set aside.
2. Cook the Bacon:
- 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.
3. Prepare the Pears:
- 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.
4. Warm the Pears:
- 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.
5. Prepare the Greens:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce and spinach. Toss to mix evenly.
6. Assemble the Salad:
- 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.
7. Serve:
- 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 Size250 grams
Energy
Calories 260kcal13%
Protein
Protein 16g11%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 12g3%
Fiber 3.48g9%
Sugar 5g5%
Fat
Fat 24g29%
Saturated 8g28%
Cholesterol 44mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 500ug56%
Choline 55mg10%
Vitamin B1 0.27mg23%
Vitamin B2 0.35mg27%
Vitamin B3 3.85mg24%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg24%
Vitamin B9 120ug30%
Vitamin B12 0.54ug22%
Vitamin C 30mg34%
Vitamin E 1.89mg13%
Vitamin K 450ug372%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 180mg14%
Copper, Cu 0.15mg17%
Iron, Fe 1.75mg16%
Magnesium, Mg 99mg23%
Phosphorus, P 240mg19%
Potassium, K 710mg21%
Selenium, Se 18ug32%
Sodium, Na 990mg66%
Zinc, Zn 1.85mg17%
Water
Water 190g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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