This flavorful summer favorite salad recipe is packed full of fresh pear flavor, candied walnuts, and delicious blue cheese. Make this summer pear salad recipe quickly for your next summer family bbq or as a make ahead lunch!
Using a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add in the 1 tablespoon butter and once it begins to melt add in the ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 cups walnuts.
Stir continuously for about 5 minutes and transfer the candied walnuts to a parchment lined baking sheet in a single even layer and allow them to cool and harden, about 15 minutes.