Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Endive and Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Cream Dressing. This culinary masterpiece combines the crisp texture of endive, the sweetness of ripe pears, the tanginess of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and the creamy richness of a homemade dressing. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more.
The article features two delectable recipes: the Endive and Pear Salad and the Gorgonzola Cream Dressing. The salad recipe guides you through the process of selecting and preparing the endive, pears, and Gorgonzola cheese. You'll learn how to create a visually appealing arrangement of these ingredients, transforming your plate into a work of art.
The Gorgonzola Cream Dressing recipe is a culinary delight in its own right. It combines the bold flavor of Gorgonzola cheese with the smoothness of heavy cream, mayonnaise, and sour cream. A touch of white wine vinegar adds a subtle acidity, while Dijon mustard provides a hint of spice. This dressing perfectly complements the salad, enhancing the flavors of each ingredient without overpowering them.
Together, the Endive and Pear Salad and Gorgonzola Cream Dressing offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a delicious and healthy meal, this dish is sure to impress.
ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM DRESSING
Make and share this Endive and Pear Salad With Gorgonzola Cream Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 13m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk 3 tablespoons vinegar, oil and honey in a large bowl to blend.
- Add endive and pear and toss to coat.
- Blend sour cream, yogurt and remaining1 tablespoons of cider vinegar in medium bowl; mix in cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mound salad on plater and top with dressing, then nuts and chives.
ENDIVE AND ROMAINE SALAD WITH WALNUTS, PEARS, AND GORGONZOLA AND RASPBERRY BALSAMIC DRIZZLE
Provided by Susannah Locketti
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean the endive with a dry paper towel and remove the core from the bottom to separate the leaves. Arrange the leaves in a circle on a large platter. Fill the inside of the circle with torn pieces of romaine lettuce. Cut the pear into thin slices and arrange throughout. Sprinkle the Gorgonzola and walnuts over the salad and season with pepper.
- In a small microwaveable bowl, combine the jam with the balsamic vinegar. Heat for several seconds until slightly warm and then stir with a small wire whisk until combined. Drizzle over the salad and serve.
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND PEAR DRESSING
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the dressing: In a blender, blend together the oil, pear nectar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, diced pear, cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
- For the salad: Place the lettuce wedges on 4 salad plates. Arrange the avocado, pear slices, hazelnuts and cranberries around the lettuce. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM DRESSING
Provided by Anita Ravon
Categories Salad Cheese Dairy Leafy Green No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Yogurt Blue Cheese Pear Endive Bon Appétit France
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk 3 tablespoons vinegar, oil and honey in large bowl to blend. Add endive and pear and toss to coat. Blend sour cream, yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium bowl; mix in cheese. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Mound pear salad on platter. Top with dressing, then nuts and chives.
ENDIVE & GORGONZOLA
Steps:
- Carefully peel the leaves from the head of endive, and place them open-side up on a serving platter. Place one leaf of parsley at the base of each endive leaf and 1 tablespoon of Gorgonzola artfully on top of the parsley.
PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA DRESSING
Steps:
- Divide arugula between 4 plates and top with pears.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine vinegar, oil, honey, sour cream and yogurt. Fold in Gorgonzola. Drizzle dressing over salad. Garnish each plate with walnuts and serve.
ENDIVE, PEAR, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD
Steps:
- Trim off the core end of each head of endive and slice it in half lengthwise. Cut out the cores, separate the leaves, and place 1 1/2 to 2 heads of endive on each plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Toss the pears with some vinaigrette and place on the endive. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the endive leaves to moisten them. Crumble the Roquefort onto the endive. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve at room temperature.
ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD
Provided by Susannah Locketti
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean the endive with a dry paper towel and slice off the bottom to separate the leaves. Arrange the leaves around the edge of a large platter. Fill the inside with torn romaine leaves. Cut the pear into thin slices and arrange throughout the platter. Sprinkle the gorgonzola and walnuts on top and season with pepper.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the jam and balsamic vinegar and heat for several seconds until warm. Stir with a small whisk. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- From Food Network Star: The Official Insider's Guide to America's Hottest Food Show By Ian Jackman. Copyright (c) 2011 By Food Network. By arrangement with William Morris Cookbooks/HarperCollins Publishers.
ENDIVE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
Categories Salad Fruit Side Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Apple Walnut Fall Healthy Endive Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a shallow baking pan toast walnuts in middle of oven until fragrant, about 10 minutes, and cool. Chop walnuts.
- In a small bowl whisk together vinegars and 1/2 teaspoon honey and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Separate 4 outer leaves from each endive and arrange 3 leaves on each of 4 plates. Cut remaining endive crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and put in a large bowl. Peel apple and using a mandoline or other manual slicer cut thin slices lengthwise from 4 sides, stopping just before core. Make small stacks of slices and cut stacks into thin julienne strips.
- Toss sliced endive with dressing and divide among plates, mounding on whole leaves. Top salads with Gorgonzola, walnuts, apple, chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle remaining 2 teaspoons honey over salads.
ARUGULA, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and remove tough stems from arugula; dry.
- In serving bowl whisk together the vinegar, oil and sugar. Stir in the Gorgonzola and pine nuts.
- Peel the pear, cut into bite-size pieces and combine with arugula in the bowl. Toss to dress well.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 181, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 119 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe pears that are slightly soft to the touch.
- If you don't have gorgonzola cheese, you can substitute another blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Stilton.
- To make the dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When assembling the salad, be sure to toss the endive and pears gently to avoid bruising them.
- Serve the salad immediately, while the pears are still crisp.
Conclusion:
This endive and pear salad with gorgonzola cream dressing is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet pears, bitter endive, and tangy gorgonzola cheese is simply irresistible. And the creamy dressing adds a touch of richness and creaminess that brings the whole salad together. If you're looking for a unique and flavorful salad to impress your guests, this is the one for you.
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