Description
Few salads strike the sweet-savory balance like this Pear Gorgonzola Salad. It’s a nostalgic yet modern take that pairs juicy pears with bold Gorgonzola, crunchy nuts, and a punchy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
2 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou, thinly sliced)
5 oz mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or mesclun)
1/3 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup candied walnuts (or toasted pecans/almonds)
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Instructions
1. Rinse and dry the greens thoroughly.
2. Slice the pears into thin wedges.
3. Place red onion slices in ice water for 5 minutes.
4. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic, Dijon, and honey.
5. Toss greens with the vinaigrette.
6. Add pears, drained onion, Gorgonzola, and nuts.
7. Toss gently or layer for visual appeal.
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 30 minutes.
Notes
Sub goat cheese or feta for Gorgonzola.
Use pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version.
Soak pears in lemon water to prevent browning.
Try grilled pears for a warm, caramelized twist.
Pairs well with grilled chicken or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad plate
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pear gorgonzola salad, sweet and savory salad, quick salad, holiday salad