GORGONZOLA AND PEAR SALAD

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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.

Wanda Childers
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This salad looks too complicated to make. I'll pass.


Tabarok Hossen
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I'm not a fan of salads, but this one might be worth a try.


Saidu Abdullahi
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This salad sounds delicious, but I'm not sure if I can find gorgonzola cheese in my area.


A. S.
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I'm not sure about the combination of gorgonzola and pear, but I'm willing to try it.


PROSANTO DASH
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Muhammad Siddique
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I love how versatile this salad is. I can easily change up the ingredients to suit my taste.


Nasir Kabir
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This salad is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Hellen Muwanvu
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I've never had a salad like this before. It's so unique and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Mokoena Matlala
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover gorgonzola. I also like to add some crumbled bacon to it for extra flavor.


Muaz abdi
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The gorgonzola and walnuts helped to balance out the sweetness of the pears.


Lucario YT
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Aligujjar
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the unique flavor combination.


Teeri Ferrell
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also really healthy, so I don't feel guilty about eating it.


Soyon Ahemed
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The gorgonzola is salty and tangy, the pears are sweet and juicy, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The dressing is also really good.


Angel Priya
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This salad is so easy to make and looks so impressive. I always get compliments on it when I bring it to potlucks.


G Bhai
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I'm not usually a fan of gorgonzola, but this salad changed my mind. The cheese was creamy and mild, and it paired perfectly with the sweet pears and crunchy walnuts. The dressing was also delicious and really brought all the flavors together.


Ahmed Sajjad
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of gorgonzola, pear, and walnuts was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.