Best 18 Pear Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the sweet and savory flavors of pears, the tangy zest of Gorgonzola cheese, and the nutty crunch of walnuts. This pear Gorgonzola salad is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, this recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced cooks. Additionally, discover variations such as the Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing, the Arugula Salad with Pears, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola, and the Winter Pear Salad with Pomegranate and Goat Cheese. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic pear and Gorgonzola combination, ensuring that you'll find the perfect salad to suit your preferences.

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PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD



Pear & Gorgonzola Salad image

Make and share this Pear & Gorgonzola Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup walnut halves, toasted
4 -6 cups torn salad greens, , trimmed washed & dried
1/2 cup vinaigrette
2 pears, peeled,cored & sliced
1/4 lb gorgonzola (You may substitute with Blue or roquefort cheese)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons shallots, finely minced
pepper

Steps:

  • To make Vinaigrette------------------.
  • Mix vinegar, salt, mustard in a blender or food processor.
  • Very slowly pour in the oil while processor is on.
  • Process until an emulsion forms.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Add shallots& pepper.
  • Best to make it fresh but may be stored for a few days in the fridge.
  • ---Salad-----------------------.
  • Toss greens with most of the vinaigrette.
  • Divide among 4 plates.
  • Decorate with pear slices and crumbled cheese.
  • Coarsely chop the walnuts and put on top of salad.
  • Drizzle the last of the vinaigrette over top.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND PEAR DRESSING



Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear Dressing image

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.

GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD



Gorgonzola Pear Salad image

This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe to make a main dish salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/4 cups dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium pears, chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, pear halves and salt; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a salad bowl, combine the greens, chopped pears, tomato, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing; toss to coat. Serve with pepper if desired. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

WATERCRESS, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Watercress, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad image

Mellow pears contrast the strong flavors of gorgonzola in this bright, lightly creamy salad. It's all finished with a sweet-tart dressing of onion, mustard and red wine vinegar. It makes a lovely first course, or simply treat it as two servings, rather than four, and serve it as a light lunch.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup coarsely chopped cippolini or other sweet onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Sea salt
ground white pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces watercress (about 1 bunch), thick stems removed
4 ounces Gorgonzola, sliced into 16 small slabs
2 ripe pears, cored, quartered and cut in wedges, or 4 fresh figs, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, mustard, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and grapeseed oil in a food processor or blender. Purée until onion is very fine. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil.
  • Rinse and dry the watercress. In a large bowl, season watercress with salt and pepper and toss with the dressing. Arrange cheese and fruit on four salad plates and top with watercress.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 468, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PEAR AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Gorgonzola and Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups baby spinach or romaine lettuce
1 ripe pear, cut in half
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
2 ounces Gorgonzola
Champagne Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Fresh cracked pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a decorative bowl or platter, add the spinach or romaine. Cut the pear into fans, and then slice again on the diagonal, add the greens, crumble the Gorgonzola onto the salad and then drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette. Top with fresh cracked pepper and lightly drizzle the whole salad with the honey. Serve immediately.
  • In a small bowl or glass jar, add all the ingredients except the olive oil. Mix well, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.

SPINACH-PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS AND PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Spinach-Pear Salad With Gorgonzola, Walnuts and Pear Vinaigrette image

This sounds really good. I cut this recipe out of one of those Reiman publication inserts with coupons.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted (about 3 ounces)
1 (15 ounce) can s&w california sun pears in light syrup, drained, reserving 1/4 of the syrup
2 teaspoons honey mustard or 2 teaspoons mustard, sweetened with honey to taste
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups Baby Spinach or 8 cups other tender salad greens
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 3 ounces) or 3/4 cup other blue cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • To make pear vinaigrette, combine reserved pear syrup, honey mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk in olive oil.
  • Just before serving, gently toss together the toasted walnuts, drained pears, pear vinaigrette, spinach and Gorgonzola.

GORGONZOLA-PEAR MESCLUN SALAD



Gorgonzola-Pear Mesclun Salad image

This pretty salad is a tasty way to get your greens. To change it up, swap apples for pears and pecans for walnuts. -Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large pears, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 cups spring mix salad greens
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Toss pears with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine greens, cheese, walnuts and pears. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

TOSSED GREEN SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA & PEAR DRESSING



Tossed Green Salad With Gorgonzola & Pear Dressing image

Found in an online search in response to a request, this sounds so good that I'm posting it so I can find it! Developed by CeCe Sullivan of The Seattle Times food staff.

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Pears

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 canned pear halves in natural juice, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper (15 grinds)
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 small red bell pepper
1 ripe bosc pear
1/2 cup gorgonzola, finely crumbled

Steps:

  • To prepare the dressing:
  • In a blender or food processor, puree the.
  • drained pear halves with the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper until very smooth and silky.
  • Transfer to a jar, cover andrefrigerate.
  • To prepare the salad: Place the chopped walnuts in a small dry skillet. Toast over medium heat about 4 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Place the salad mix in a bowl and cover with a paper towel. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Peel the tough outer skin from the bell pepper with a vegetable peeler. You probably won't be able to get all of the peeling off, especially in the crevices of the pepper. Stem, seed and finely sliver the pepper; put.
  • into the bowl with the salad.
  • Just before serving, core and dice the pear and add to the salad with the walnuts and Gorgonzola. Add the dressing, toss to coat and serve.

GORGONZOLA PEAR TOSSED SALAD



Gorgonzola Pear Tossed Salad image

Tired of tossed salads? Here's an irresistible variation featuring pears that makes an attractive and tasty first course. The cheese and pecans are nice additions. You'll appreciate how easy it is. -Melinda Singer, Malibu, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium pears, quartered and cored
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
12 cups spring mix salad greens
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1-1/2 cups balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place pears in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with cooking juices., In a large salad bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, cheese and pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 12 serving plates; top each with two pear pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CANDIED WALNUT, PEAR, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Candied Walnut, Pear, and Gorgonzola Salad image

Make and share this Candied Walnut, Pear, and Gorgonzola Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1 head butter lettuce, torn (you may use any mix you prefer)
3 pears, cored and cubed (I use Barlett)
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
pepper, freshly cracked

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, butter and water over low heat.
  • Cook until sugar is just melted.
  • Pour mixture over walnuts on waxed paper to cool.
  • Mix olive oil and vinegar.
  • In salad bowl, toss lettuce, gorgonzola, cooled walnuts and pears with olive oil and vinegar.
  • Season with cracked pepper and serve on individual salad plates.

PEAR SALAD WITH AND BACON, GORGONZOLA AND CANDIED WALNUTS



Pear Salad With and Bacon, Gorgonzola and Candied Walnuts image

Make and share this Pear Salad With and Bacon, Gorgonzola and Candied Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pears (cored and sliced)
1 green onion (sliced)
2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/4 cup gorgonzola (crumbled)
1/4 cup candied walnuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon walnut oil (or olive oil)
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Assemble salad.
  • Mix the lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing to coat.

ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM DRESSING



Endive and Pear Salad With Gorgonzola Cream Dressing image

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.

PAN-FRIED BALSAMIC PEAR SALAD WITH PANCETTA, GORGONZOLA AND A WARM HONEY DRESSING



Pan-Fried Balsamic Pear Salad with Pancetta, Gorgonzola and a Warm Honey Dressing image

Provided by Lorraine Pascale

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Two 5-ounce bags baby arugula
16 slices pancetta, about 6 ounces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 pears, peeled, cored and quartered
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
6 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Distribute the arugula evenly among four serving plates.
  • Put the pancetta into a medium skillet over medium-high heat and cook until really crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Put 2 tablespoons butter and the oil into the skillet and reduce the heat to low. When the butter has melted, place the pears in the pan and season with salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons honey. Turn up the heat to medium and cook until the pears are lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar and cook for another minute. Remove the pears from the pan, reserving any juices that may be left.
  • Arrange the pears and pancetta on top of the arugula so each serving has 4 pear quarters and 4 slices pancetta.
  • Put the pan back on medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, remaining 1 tablespoon honey, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, mustard, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Cook briefly until the dressing is heated through. Pour the dressing over the salads, then scatter over the gorgonzola crumbles. Serve immediately.

GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD WITH MERLOT SHALLOT DRESSING



Gorgonzola Pear Salad With Merlot Shallot Dressing image

An elegant summer salad...found at The Fresh Market and tweaked slightly! Not sure why it was dubbed "Merlot" Shallot Dressing, as the original recipe calls for Rose. I used a Pinot Noir and enjoyed the results, so I think any lighter red will work well.

Provided by FolkDiva

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large shallot, finely minced
2 cups light red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
5 ounces mixed baby greens
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
3 slices smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled (omit for vegetarian version)
1 pear, cored, and chopped (can peel if desired)

Steps:

  • Combine shallots and wine in a medium sauce pan over high heat. Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Let mixture cool completely. Add vinegar, sugar, garlic and mustard. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
  • In a large bowl, mix baby lettuce, cheese, walnuts and bacon. Add pears and toss with Merlot Shallot Dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.4, Fat 57.6, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 411.6, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 10.2, Protein 8.7

CHICKEN, GORGONZOLA AND PEAR SALAD



CHICKEN, GORGONZOLA AND PEAR SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Chicken     Pear

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tbs. STAR Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tbs. honey Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
3 cups diced cooked chicken breast
½ cup walnuts, toasted (toasting walnuts optional)
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 pears, halved, cored and sliced
14-16 oz. mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken, walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese and toss lightly. Place greens on individual salad plates. Arrange sliced pears in fan shape along one side on top of greens. With slotted spoon, divide chicken mixture equally among plates. Drizzle any dressing remaining in bowl over pears and greens.

GRILLED GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD



Grilled Gorgonzola Pear Salad image

I served this at a recent dinner party. The contrast in flavors and textures and the beautiful presentation were a great way to start the evening. -Jennifer Daskevich, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon honey
2 medium pears, halved and cored
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cups fresh arugula

Steps:

  • Whisk the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, combine cheese, walnuts and honey until blended. Set aside vinaigrette and cheese mixture., Brush pear halves with oil. Place pear halves, cut sides down, on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, 4 minutes. Turn; fill with Gorgonzola mixture. Grill, covered, until pears are lightly browned, 4-6 minutes longer., Drizzle vinaigrette over arugula; toss to coat. Divide between four salad plates; top with pear halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GORGONZOLA AND PEAR SALAD



Gorgonzola and Pear Salad image

Tired of tossed salads? Here's an irresistible variation featuring pears that makes an attractive and tasty first course. The cheese and pecans are nice additions. You'll appreciate how easy it is.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium pears, halved and cored
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups spring mix salad greens
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Place pears in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with cooking juices., In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, cheese and pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Divide among six serving plates; top each with a pear half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEAR, HAZELNUT, GORGONZOLA SALAD



PEAR, HAZELNUT, GORGONZOLA SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Banana

Yield 4 ppl

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup hazelnut oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 medium head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium head frisée, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium endive, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and cut into 8 wedges each
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1/2 cup salted roasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
In a large bowl, whisk the hazelnut oil with the red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add the radicchio, frisée and endive and toss until coated. Add the pears, blue cheese and hazelnuts, season the salad with salt and pepper, toss gently and serve.

Steps:

  • 1/4 cup hazelnut oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces 1 medium head frisée, torn into bite-size pieces 1 medium endive, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and cut into 8 wedges each 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup) 1/2 cup salted roasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped In a large bowl, whisk the hazelnut oil with the red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add the radicchio, frisée and endive and toss until coated. Add the pears, blue cheese and hazelnuts, season the salad with salt and pepper, toss gently and serve.

Tips:

  • Select ripe pears: Use ripe, firm pears that are slightly yielding when pressed. Avoid pears that are too hard or bruised.
  • Slice pears thinly: Thinly slicing the pears helps them absorb the dressing and flavors better.
  • Use a variety of greens: A mix of greens adds texture and flavor to the salad. Try using a combination of romaine lettuce, arugula, and baby spinach.
  • Choose a creamy, tangy dressing: The dressing is key to bringing all the flavors together. Use a creamy dressing, such as a balsamic vinaigrette or a honey mustard dressing, to balance out the sweetness of the pears and the saltiness of the gorgonzola.
  • Add nuts for crunch: Nuts add a nice crunch to the salad. Try using walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
  • Serve immediately: Pear salads are best served immediately after they are made, as the pears can start to brown if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Pear and gorgonzola salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet pears, salty gorgonzola, and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. The salad is also a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give pear and gorgonzola salad a try!

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