CANDIED WALNUT, PEAR, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

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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.

Eliza Yuzon
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Cherry Flavored
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pears were perfectly ripe and the dressing was amazing.


Monica Mashoma
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This salad is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Anthony Gafoor
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet pears, the salty gorgonzola, and the crunchy walnuts are all perfect together.


Lemon Guminski
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Chuti manike Manike
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet pears and the crunchy walnuts.


Saqib Dhap
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


So Fiane
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect salad for a summer lunch or dinner.


Omer Mohammed
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I've never been a fan of pears, but this salad changed my mind. The pears are perfectly sweet and juicy.


Sherafgun Khattak
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The dressing for this salad is so good! I could drink it straight from the bottle.


Baba Bhai
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I added some crumbled bacon to this salad and it was amazing! It's the perfect salad for a special occasion.


Asuman Ntunda
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great make-ahead salad.


Darrell Clark
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of walnuts and pears, but I was pleasantly surprised. This salad is delicious!


Roy Pointon
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the contrast between the sweet pears and the salty gorgonzola.


Mian Ahmed
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The candied walnuts are the perfect touch!


Gabriel Santos
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors was divine.