Creamy Pesto and Blue Cheese Salad
no cooking required and 5 minute prep
Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsVegetarian
Chef
Patrick Le Beau
We've learned that doubling down on a good thing brings you just that much more goodness and, dare we say, magic. Well, we've waved our wand and brought out the rabbit and the hat (not literally). Our new Fresh and Easy line is actually as straightforward as it sounds: fresh ingredients, easy assembly and instructions, with all the fantastic flavors you've come to expect. The only magic is what you bring: the love of making dinner for your friends and family.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 Bosc Pear
- 5 oz. Spring Mix
- 2 fl. oz. Creamy Italian Dressing
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles
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1 oz. Smoked Almonds
- 1 oz. Dried Cranberries
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) n3vEdBOe
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Calories470
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Carbohydrates34g
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Net Carbs28g
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Fat69g
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Protein6g
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Sodium580mg
Recipe Steps
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken browns and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to hot pan and cook undisturbed until seared on one side, 2-3 minutes. Flip, and cook until shrimp reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes.
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If using roasted chicken breast, remove from packaging and microwave until warm, 1-2 minutes.
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1 Make the Salad
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Halve pear lengthwise, core, and cut into 1/4" slices.Coarsely chop smoked almonds.Combine pesto and Italian dressing. Add spring mix and pear slices and gently combine. Garnish with cranberries, blue cheese (to taste), and almonds. Bon appétit!
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