Pear Gorgonzola Salad (Printable)

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

# What you 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

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl and toss gently with half of the prepared dressing to coat evenly without wilting.
03 - Arrange pear slices, Gorgonzola crumbles, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries over the dressed greens in an even layer.
04 - Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad just before serving and serve immediately while greens are crisp and pears are fresh.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks restaurant worthy
  • The sweet and salty combination keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
  • Dress the salad right before serving or the greens will wilt and lose their satisfying crunch
  • Slice the pears thinly so they dont require a knife to eat, making the experience more elegant
03 -
  • Room temperature pears release more flavor than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create elegant pear ribbons instead of slices for a dinner party presentation
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