Calling all salad lovers! This arugula, pear, and Gorgonzola salad is destined to become your new favorite. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying. The peppery arugula and sweet pears are complemented perfectly by the creamy Gorgonzola cheese. Topped with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. So gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating this culinary masterpiece.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toast nuts in small pan over medium heat until fragrant. Cool.
- Combine arugula and pear in a salad bowl, add nuts then dress the salad with lemon juice and olive oil, salt and pepper. Top salad with lots of blue cheese crumbles.
GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD
This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe to make a main dish salad.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings (1-1/4 cups dressing).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, pear halves and salt; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a salad bowl, combine the greens, chopped pears, tomato, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing; toss to coat. Serve with pepper if desired. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.
Nutrition Facts :
PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD
Make and share this Pear & Gorgonzola Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make Vinaigrette------------------.
- Mix vinegar, salt, mustard in a blender or food processor.
- Very slowly pour in the oil while processor is on.
- Process until an emulsion forms.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add shallots& pepper.
- Best to make it fresh but may be stored for a few days in the fridge.
- ---Salad-----------------------.
- Toss greens with most of the vinaigrette.
- Divide among 4 plates.
- Decorate with pear slices and crumbled cheese.
- Coarsely chop the walnuts and put on top of salad.
- Drizzle the last of the vinaigrette over top.
ARUGULA, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and remove tough stems from arugula; dry.
- In serving bowl whisk together the vinegar, oil and sugar. Stir in the Gorgonzola and pine nuts.
- Peel the pear, cut into bite-size pieces and combine with arugula in the bowl. Toss to dress well.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 181, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 119 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
ARUGULA SALAD WITH GRILLED PEARS, PISTACHIOS AND RICOTTA SALATA
Provided by Diane Kochilas
Categories Salad Cheese Appetizer Fourth of July Vegetarian Father's Day Backyard BBQ Lunch Salad Dressing Pear Pistachio Arugula Summer Grill/Barbecue Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the grill to medium.
- Place the pistachios in a shallow, heavy pan and place on the grill rack. Pull down the lid (make sure the ventilation holes are open), and smoke for about 3 minutes. Open the lid once, shake the pan back and forth to keep the nuts from burning, and continue smoking another minute or two, until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss the pears with the olive oil. Place on the hottest part of the grill rack, turning until there are light grill marks on each of the pear wedges, about 3 minutes. Remove.
- Place the cheese rounds on the grill rack over the medium-hot spot on the grill and cook just until the cheese is branded lightly with grill lines. Flip carefully and repeat on the other side. Remove.
- Divide the arugula evenly among four plates. Cut each cheese round into quarters. Top the arugula with alternating wedges of grilled ricotta salata and grilled pears. Add the smoked pistachios.
- Make the dressing:
- Whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth and pour in equal amounts over each salad. Serve.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm pears. Pears that are too soft will be mushy in the salad, while pears that are too hard will be crunchy and difficult to eat.
- Use a sturdy cheese like gorgonzola. A soft cheese will melt and become lost in the salad, while a hard cheese will hold its shape and add a nice textural contrast.
- Don't overdress the salad. Arugula is a delicate green that can easily be overwhelmed by a heavy dressing. Use a light vinaigrette or a squeeze of lemon juice to dress the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately. Arugula will wilt quickly, so it's best to serve the salad as soon as it's made.
Conclusion:
Arugula, pear, and gorgonzola salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a side dish to serve at your next dinner party, this salad is sure to please.
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