Keto Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad with Pear

This Keto Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad with Pear is a symphony of flavors, featuring the rich and tangy notes of blue cheese, earthy crunch of walnuts, and the sweet freshness of pear slices, all nestled on a bed of crisp mixed greens. It's a gourmet salad that's simple to prepare and perfectly aligns with your keto dietary goals.

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Blue Cheese Salad, Keto Lunch, keto salad, Low-Carb Salad, Pear Salad, Walnut Salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 320kcal

Equipment

Small skillet
Salad bowl
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Salad servers or tongs

Ingredients

½ cup walnuts 58g
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 113g
1 medium pear, cored and thinly sliced about 180g
8 cups mixed salad greens 200g
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60ml
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 30ml
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 5g
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Instructions

Begin by toasting the walnuts. Place a small skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts. Toast them for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until they become fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from heat and allow them to cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and cooled walnuts.
Core and thinly slice the pear, adding the slices to the salad bowl.
Crumble the blue cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated and distributed.
If desired, garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Serve immediately to ensure the salad remains crisp and fresh.

Notes

For a crunchier texture, consider adding chopped celery or cucumber.

If you're not a fan of blue cheese, feta cheese can be a milder alternative.

Ensure to use a pear variety that's lower in carbs to maintain ketosis.

The nutritional values provided are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredient brands and sizes.

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