Pear and Gorgonzola Salad Recipe
A refreshing and elegant Pear and Gorgonzola Salad featuring a creamy pear vinaigrette, mixed greens, walnuts, and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. This salad combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors for a delightful appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Salad
- 6 cups torn mixed salad greens
- 2 medium pears, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- Coarsely ground pepper, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a blender, combine the white wine vinegar, drained pear halves, and salt. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth. While the blender is running, slowly pour in the olive oil in a steady stream to emulsify the dressing.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the torn mixed salad greens, sliced medium pears, finely chopped tomato, chopped walnuts, and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle the desired amount of pear dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately, topped with coarsely ground pepper if desired for added flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears for the best texture and flavor.
- The dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Stir well before using.
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts lightly before adding to the salad.
- If preferred, substitute Gorgonzola cheese with blue cheese or feta for variation.
Keywords: Pear salad, Gorgonzola salad, mixed greens, walnut salad, pear vinaigrette, easy salad recipe
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