Pear Gorgonzola Salad with Walnuts (Printable)

Sweet pears meet tangy Gorgonzola, crisp greens, and toasted walnuts in a honey-balsamic dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad Components

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 - 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
05 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

→ Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette

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

# How To Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
02 - Place mixed salad greens in a large salad bowl and toss gently with half of the prepared vinaigrette to coat evenly.
03 - Arrange pear slices, Gorgonzola crumbles, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries over the dressed greens in an even layer.
04 - Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over the arranged ingredients and serve immediately to maintain crispness.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet and tangy balance hits every note without overwhelming your palate
  • It comes together faster than you can set the table for unexpected guests
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  • Dressing the greens in layers prevents soggy leaves while ensuring every bite has flavor
  • Pears oxidize quickly, so slice them right before assembling the salad
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create elegant pear ribbons instead of slices for a restaurant style presentation
  • Add a handful of fresh arugula to store bought spring mix for instant complexity
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