Description
Indulge your senses with this Pear Salad with Gorgonzola, featuring ripe pears, tangy Gorgonzola cheese, and crunchy walnuts atop a bed of mixed greens. Drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette, this vibrant salad offers a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors, making it an ideal dish for any occasion. Simple to prepare yet impressive in presentation, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and baby spinach)
- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), sliced
- 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Rinse mixed greens under cold water and pat dry.
- Core and slice the pears into thin wedges.
- Toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, pear slices, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts; toss gently.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss lightly to combine.
- Serve immediately on plates or family-style in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg