Best 4 Grilled Gorgonzola Pear Salad Recipes

**Grilled Gorgonzola Pear Salad: A Symphony of Sweet, Savory, and Smoky Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and smoky notes. Grilled Gorgonzola Pear Salad is a delightful interplay of textures and flavors, featuring succulent grilled pears, creamy gorgonzola cheese, crispy candied walnuts, and a tangy dressing that brings it all together. This irresistible salad is not only a feast for the senses but also a breeze to prepare. Discover the secrets behind this exceptional dish and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more. From selecting the perfect pears to grilling them to perfection, and crafting the delectable dressing, this article provides a comprehensive guide to creating this extraordinary salad.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS AND SPICY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Grilled Pear Salad with Gorgonzola, Walnuts and Spicy Mustard Vinaigrette image

Grilled sweet pears with the spicy mustard and pungent creamy cheese make for a fantastic contrast in taste and textures. Served this at a dinner party and everyone loved it.

Provided by Jennifer Daskevich

Categories Lettuce Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large shallot minced
1 large clove garlic minced
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons spicy stone ground mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
2 bosc pears
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup blue brie such as cambazola
1 tablespoon honey
4 cups arugula

Steps:

1. Clean and oil your grill grate. Turn on and heat to medium high heat.
2. Make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots, garlic, both mustards, 2 tbsp. honey, and vinegar until completely combined. Slowly pour in the olive oil and whisk continuously to emulsify. (Save extra dressing to marinate pork or chicken for the grill).
3. Grill the Pears. Cut pears in half and scoop out the cores. Slice a piece off the skin side so it will lay flat without rolling. Brush with a light oil. Place pears cut-side down on the grill. Cover and cook until heated through and nice grill marks appear, about 10 minutes
4. Meanwhile. . .Toast walnuts in small pan over medium heat on stovetop until toasted, about 5 minutes. Pour walnuts in small bowl and while still warm add blue brie and mix so cheese melts. Add 1 tbsp. honey. Stir lightly to incorporate.
5. Toss arugula very lightly with vinaigrette. Divide onto four plates.
6. When pears are nicely grilled on cut side turn over and divide gorgonzola mixture among pears. Grill for a couple minutes more. Remove pears and place ½ pear on each of the four plates. Drizzle with spicy mustard vinaigrette. Serve warm and enjoy!!

GRILLED PEARS WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS & VINAIGRETTE SALAD

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An easier version of a Cuisinart recipe. I believe this recipe is as good as the quality of your vinaigrette.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Pears

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup vinaigrette, good quality
2 bosc pears
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup gorgonzola (or good quality bleu)
1 tablespoon honey
4 cups baby arugula, escarole or 4 cups endive

Steps:

Clean and oil your grill grate. Turn on and heat to medium high heat.
Cut pears in half and scoop out the cores. Slice a piece off the skin side so it will lay flat without rolling. Brush with a light oil (see Recipe #369334). Place pears cut-side down on the grill. Cover and cook until heated through and nice grill marks appear, about 10 minutes.
In the meantime, toast walnuts in small pan over medium heat on stovetop until toasted, about 5 minutes. Pour walnuts in small bowl and while still warm add gargonzola and mix so cheese melts. Add honey. Stir lightly to incorporate.
Toss arugula or other greens very lightly with vinaigrette. Divide onto four plates.
When pears are nicely grilled on cut side turn over and divide gorgonzola mixture among pears. Grill for a couple minutes more. Remove pears and place ½ pear on each of the four plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 124.6, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 16.2, Protein 3.9

GRILLED GORGONZOLA, PEAR, AND WATERCRESS SANDWICHES

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Categories Sandwich Fruit Broil Quick & Easy Lunch Blue Cheese Pear Winter Watercress Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 ounces chilled Gorgonzola cheese (for strong flavor) or 6 ounces chilled Saga Blue cheese (for milder flavor)
1 firm-ripe pear such as Bartlett or Anjou
four 1/2-inch-thick slices whole-grain bread
1 cup watercress sprigs (about 1/2 bunch, coarse stems discarded)

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
Cut cheese into thin slices. Halve pear lengthwise and core with a lemon-ball cutter. Slice pear thin crosswise.
On a baking sheet toast both sides of bread about 3 inches from heat until golden. Divide watercress among toasts and cover with overlapping pear slices. Arrange cheese over pear slices and broil sandwiches until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

GRILLED PEARS WITH GORGONZOLA AND DRIZZLED HONEY

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Serve alone as appetizer or side dish. Serve over choice of greens for a starter dish. Arrange around entree for table centerpiece or around a mixture of blue cheese and nuts in a cheese dip or cheese ball. Try variations of nuts such as pecans, walnuts, etc. Also works with apples

Provided by GoldsmithLissa

Categories Apple

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 ripe but somewhat firm bosc pears or 4 bartlett pears, halved lengthwise
1/8 cup melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup gorgonzola or 1/2 cup other creamy blue cheese
honey, to taste
toasted chopped hazelnuts or pecans, to taste

Steps:

Prepare grill for direct and indirect heat cooking.
Core and scoop out small cavity in each pear half. Brush both sides of each pear half with melted butter.
Place pears, cut side down, over direct heat. Grill for about 2 minutes, or until blistered. Move to indirect heat, skin side down.
Mound 1 Tbs. cheese in cavity of each half.
Close lid and grill until pears are blistered and cheese is melted, about 8 minutes.
Serve drizzled with honey. Garnish with crushed nuts.

Tips:

Select ripe pears: Choose pears that are slightly firm but give to gentle pressure. Avoid pears that are too soft or have bruises.
Use a good quality balsamic vinegar: A high-quality balsamic vinegar will have a complex and flavorful taste that will enhance the salad.
Grill the pears until they are slightly charred: This will give them a smoky flavor that pairs well with the gorgonzola cheese.
Crumble the gorgonzola cheese over the salad just before serving: This will help to prevent the cheese from melting and becoming too soft.
Garnish the salad with chopped walnuts or toasted almonds: This will add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to the salad.

Conclusion:

This grilled gorgonzola pear salad is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet pears, salty gorgonzola cheese, and tangy balsamic vinegar is sure to please everyone at your table. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a new favorite.