Pear Gorgonzola Salad Recipe
This Pear and Gorgonzola Salad encompasses the perfect flavors with the sweetness of pear and the tangy, sharpness of gorgonzola, and tangy delightful flavor of the orange honey dressing – a classic Italian pairing. Everyone loves this salad. It’s super easy to make. You can toss it up in just a few minutes, so it’s fresh right when you’re ready to serve it.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Orange Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
- ¾ cup good quality olive oil
- ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice + zest of one orange
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic cut in quarters
Salad
- 2 bags Italian lettuce mix or spring greens 510 g
- 3 medium pears cored and diced
- 1 5-ounce container crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or candied pecans
Instructions
Citrus and Honey Vinaigrette
- Place all ingredients in a Mason jar and shake vigorously. The dressing can be kept at room temperature for up to two hours or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Salad
- In a large salad bowl or plater add the mixed salad. Add the rest of the ingredients on top of the salad. Do not toss.
- Add all of the prepared dressing on evenly on top of the salad 10 minute before serving. Do not toss or all the ingredients will fall to the bottom. The dressing will eventually coat the bottom of the salad as it sinks. The salad will toss naturally as it is served. Mangia!
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
