Pear Gorgonzola Salad

This pear gorgonzola salad feels fancy for something so easy! Candied nuts, crisp greens, and lemon vinaigrette make it a side everyone wants on their plate.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: pear gorgonzola salad, pear salad

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 404kcal

Author: Louisa

Equipment

Ingredients

For the dressing:

5 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
3 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp sugar
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

For the candied pecans:

1/3 cup pecans
1 tbsp sugar

For the salad:

4 cups mixed greens, washed and dried
3 medium pears, ripe, washed, and thinly sliced
3 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium-low heat.
Add the sugar.
Once the sugar starts to melt, add the pecans and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until they’re evenly coated.
Remove from the heat and transfer the candied pecans to a plate lined with parchment paper. Separate them and let them cool completely.
Arrange the mixed greens on your serving plate, then layer the pear slices on top.
Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese and candied pecans.
Drizzle generously with the vinaigrette, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

No time for candied pecans? Just toast your pecans in a stainless-steel skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Thin pear slices look nice, but if you're in a hurry, just dice up your pears!
Can't find good pears? Make an apple Gorgonzola salad instead! I suggest sweet apples like Honeycrisp.

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