Salad with arugula, mint, pears, walnuts and blue cheese

2 servings

25 minutes

This exquisite French salad combines the freshness of arugula and mint, the sweetness of caramelized pears and honeyed walnuts, and the piquancy of blue cheese. Its roots lie in the traditions of French gastronomy, where the balance of flavors and textures is valued. Dorblu blue cheese adds a refined salty note that complements the sweet accents of fruits and honey. The lightness of the greens gives the dish freshness, while the nuts bring a pleasant crunchy texture. This salad is perfect as an elegant start to a meal or as a standalone dish for a light dinner. It pairs wonderfully with white wines, especially fruity varieties, and can be a highlight of any festive or romantic evening.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 391.6
• Proteins: 13.7g
• Fats: 29.1g
• Carbohydrates: 20.9g

Ingredients

• Arugula: 1 bunch
• Fresh mint: 0.5 bunch
• Walnuts: 8 pc
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Blue cheese: 100 g
• Pears: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Tear the arugula and mint.

   Required ingredients:

   • Arugula: 1 bunch
   • Fresh mint: 0.5 bunch

2. Slice the pears and drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pears: 1 piece
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece

3. Heat honey in a pan and fry the walnuts in it. Just for two minutes. Place the nuts on a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 1 tablespoon
   • Walnuts: 8 pieces

4. Cut the blue cheese into cubes (best Dorblu).

   Required ingredients:

   • Blue cheese: 100 g

5. Mix all the ingredients and drizzle with lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 0.5 piece