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February 4, 2026
We know there are a lot of salad recipes out there, but this is the best Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Pear Salad we’ve ever had. It’s the kind of salad you have at a restaurant one day and can’t stop thinking about after you go back home. It’s classy and elegant and feels like something that should be hard to make, but it’s not. This salad features delicate leafy lettuce, rich and toasted walnuts, funky and salty blue cheese, fruity pears, and a tasty toasted sesame soy dressing that combines savory, nutty, and sweet flavors. The result is a salad that is as simple and balanced as it is delicious.




The Best Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Pear Salad
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- Pear Ripeness Perfection 🍐Choose pears that are ripe but still firm - they should yield slightly when gently pressed, ensuring perfect texture and sweetness in the salad.
- Blue Cheese Selection 🧀Select a high-quality, creamy blue cheese like Roquefort or Gorgonzola Dolce for a more nuanced and rich flavor profile that complements the salad's other ingredients.
- Walnut Toasting Technique 🥜Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, constantly stirring, to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent burning.
- Dressing Emulsion Magic 🥄Whisk the dressing ingredients vigorously or use a blender to create a stable emulsion, ensuring the sesame soy dressing is smooth and well-integrated.
- Lettuce Freshness Hack 🥬Wash and thoroughly dry lettuce leaves before assembling the salad to prevent a watery texture and ensure the dressing clings perfectly.
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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes
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Vegetarian
Low Carb
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Fish Free
Shellfish Free
Peanuts Free
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