Pear Gorgonzola Salad (Printer-friendly)

Sweet pears meet tangy Gorgonzola with crisp greens and toasted walnuts in a honey-balsamic dressing. Quick 15-minute preparation.

# What You 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 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - In a large salad bowl, toss the mixed greens gently with half of the prepared dressing to coat evenly.
03 - Arrange pear slices, Gorgonzola crumbles, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries over the dressed greens in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
04 - Drizzle the remaining dressing over the assembled salad just before serving.
05 - Transfer to individual plates and serve immediately while greens are crisp and fresh.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy: Ready to serve in just 15 minutes.
  • Balanced flavors: A harmonious mix of sweet, salty, and acidic notes.
  • Specialty diet friendly: Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
02 -
  • Check all ingredient labels for possible gluten or nut traces to ensure safety for those with allergies.
  • Toasting the walnuts for a few minutes before adding them to the salad greatly enhances their flavor and aroma.
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