Pear Gorgonzola Salad Walnuts Honey (Printable)

Sweet pears meet tangy Gorgonzola with crunchy walnuts and honey-balsamic dressing for a perfect starter or light meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
02 - 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
04 - 0.5 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
05 - 0.25 cup dried cranberries

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tbsp honey
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, toss the mixed greens lightly with half of the prepared dressing.
03 - Arrange the pear slices, Gorgonzola crumbles, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries over the dressed greens.
04 - Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad just before serving.
05 - Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately while greens remain crisp.

# Chef’s Tips:

01 -
  • Sweet & Savory: The pairing of ripe pears and Gorgonzola is a classic culinary match.
  • Quick Preparation: Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Texture Variety: Combines crunchy walnuts, creamy cheese, and juicy fruit.
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
02 -
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • Slice the pears just before serving to prevent them from browning.
  • Wait to add the dressing until right before serving to keep the mixed greens crisp.
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