Pear Gorgonzola Salad (Printable Version)

Sweet pears meet tangy Gorgonzola with toasted walnuts and honey-balsamic vinaigrette on crisp mixed greens.

# 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 - 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
05 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, toss the mixed greens lightly with half of the prepared dressing to coat evenly.
03 - Arrange the pear slices, Gorgonzola crumbles, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries over the dressed greens in an appealing presentation.
04 - Drizzle the remaining dressing over the assembled salad immediately before serving.
05 - Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately while greens remain crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Easily adaptable for vegan or different protein preferences.
  • Rich in healthy fats from walnuts and olive oil.
02 -
  • Use ripe but firm pears to ensure they hold their shape when sliced.
  • Toast your walnuts briefly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty aroma and crunch.
  • Always dress the salad at the very last moment to prevent the greens from wilting.
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