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Global House Salad

This elegant global house salad is a masterclass in balancing complex flavours and contrasting textures. This vibrant vegetarian dish combines the crisp bitterness of mixed baby lettuce with the creamy, savoury notes of blue cheese and the natural sweetness of ripe Anjou pears. The homemade balsamic dressing, spiked with a hint of sriracha and garlic, provides a sophisticated zing that perfectly cuts through the richness of the cheese.

Perfect as a light lunch or a refined starter for a dinner party, this healthy salad is remarkably quick to assemble. The standout feature is the shop-bought walnuts, which are transformed into crunchy, golden clusters with a quick honey glaze in the oven. Serve this colourful bowl immediately to enjoy the delightful crunch of the toasted nuts against the fresh, chilled salad leaves.

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Ingredients for Global House Salad

  • 120ml walnuts

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 Anjou pear

  • 4 cups mixed baby lettuce

  • 1/4 cup blue cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 60ml olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/8 teaspoons Sriracha sauce (Thai hot sauce)

  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

How to make Global House Salad

Heat oven to 177°C. Mix walnuts and honey in a shallow baking dish. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove; set aside. Cut pear into thin slices. Combine nuts, pear, lettuce and cheese in a bowl. Whisk dressing ingredients in another bowl. Divide salad between 2 serving bowls; drizzle each with 2 tablespoons of the dressing.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 17 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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