Best 10 Endive And Pear Salad With Gorgonzola Cream Dressing Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM DRESSING



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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

4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
4 heads Belgian endive, large, sliced
1 large pear, halved, cored, sliced
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 1/4 cups gorgonzola, crumbled
salt
pepper
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked
fresh chives, chopped

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



Endive and Romaine Salad with Walnuts, Pears, and Gorgonzola and Raspberry Balsamic Drizzle image

Provided by Susannah Locketti

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large endive
1 head romaine lettuce
1 Bosc pear
2 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

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



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons pear nectar
1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Half a 6-ounce ripe red Bartlett pear, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 cup coarsely crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 head butter lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
1/2 a large ripe red Bartlett pear, quartered lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 cup hazelnuts (preferably skinned), toasted and roughly chopped
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries

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



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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

4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
4 large heads Belgian endive, sliced
1 large pear, halved, cored, sliced
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 1/4 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked
Chopped fresh chives

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



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 head Belgian endive
Parsley leaves
4 ounces good creamy Gorgonzola, at room temperature

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



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups baby arugula, washed
1 (18-ounce) can pear halves, drained and cut into large dice
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
3 tablespoons walnuts

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



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 to 6 heads of Belgian endive
1 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
*1 egg yolk, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons good olive oil
2 ripe Bartlett pears, halved, cored, and sliced
1/4 pound good Roquefort cheese
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves

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



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Provided by Susannah Locketti

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head Belgian endive
1 head romaine lettuce, leaves torn
1 Bosc pear
2 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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



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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

1/4 cup walnuts
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 Belgian endives
1 Granny Smith apple
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 1 ounce)
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives

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



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch arugula
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon Gorgonzola dolce
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 ripe pear

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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