Pear Gorgonzola Salad (Print Version)

Sweet pears meet tangy Gorgonzola in this crisp salad with walnuts and honey-balsamic dressing. Perfect light meal or starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
02 - 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
04 - 0.5 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
05 - 0.25 cup dried cranberries

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tbsp honey
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - In a large salad bowl, toss the mixed greens lightly with half of the vinaigrette until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the pear slices, Gorgonzola crumbles, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries over the dressed greens.
04 - Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick to Prepare: This elegant salad takes only 15 minutes to assemble.
  • Complex Flavors: Combines sweet, tangy, and nutty elements in every bite.
  • Dietary Friendly: A naturally vegetarian and gluten-free dish.
02 -
  • Ensure the pears are ripe but firm enough to maintain their shape when sliced.
  • Toss the greens with only half the dressing initially to keep them crisp.
  • Crumble the Gorgonzola while cold for easier handling.
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