Pear & Gorgonzola Salad Recipe

Name: Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup walnut halves, toasted; 4 -6 cups torn salad greens, , trimmed washed & dried; 1/2 cup vinaigrette; 2 pears, peeled,cored & sliced; 1/4 lb gorgonzola (You may substitute with Blue or roquefort cheese); Vinaigrette; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 cup virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons shallots, finely minced; pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup walnut halves, toasted
4 -6 cups torn salad greens, , trimmed washed & dried
1/2 cup vinaigrette
2 pears, peeled,cored & sliced
1/4 lb gorgonzola (You may substitute with Blue or roquefort cheese)
Vinaigrette
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons shallots, finely minced
pepper

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To make Vinaigrette------------------.
2
Mix vinegar, salt, mustard in a blender or food processor.
3
Very slowly pour in the oil while processor is on.
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Process until an emulsion forms.
5
Taste and adjust seasoning.
6
Add shallots& pepper.
7
Best to make it fresh but may be stored for a few days in the fridge.
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---Salad-----------------------.
9
Toss greens with most of the vinaigrette.
10
Divide among 4 plates.
11
Decorate with pear slices and crumbled cheese.
12
Coarsely chop the walnuts and put on top of salad.
13
Drizzle the last of the vinaigrette over top.

793

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup walnut halves, toasted, 4 -6 cups torn salad greens, , trimmed washed & dried, 1/2 cup vinaigrette, 2 pears, peeled,cored & sliced, and more.

Yes, Pear & Gorgonzola Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

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