When the sweet and juicy flavor of pear meets the pungent and salty notes of gorgonzola cheese, a culinary harmony is created, resulting in the delectable gorgonzola pear salad; a dish that fuses the earthy taste of fresh greens, the nutty flavor of toasted walnuts, and the tangy sweetness of dried cranberries. Whether served as a light lunch or refreshing side dish, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving more. With various recipes available, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of discovering the best gorgonzola pear salad recipe that suits your taste preferences and dietary restrictions.
Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!
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.
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND PEAR DRESSING
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the dressing: In a blender, blend together the oil, pear nectar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, diced pear, cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
- For the salad: Place the lettuce wedges on 4 salad plates. Arrange the avocado, pear slices, hazelnuts and cranberries around the lettuce. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
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 AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a decorative bowl or platter, add the spinach or romaine. Cut the pear into fans, and then slice again on the diagonal, add the greens, crumble the Gorgonzola onto the salad and then drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette. Top with fresh cracked pepper and lightly drizzle the whole salad with the honey. Serve immediately.
- In a small bowl or glass jar, add all the ingredients except the olive oil. Mix well, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
WATERCRESS, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
Mellow pears contrast the strong flavors of gorgonzola in this bright, lightly creamy salad. It's all finished with a sweet-tart dressing of onion, mustard and red wine vinegar. It makes a lovely first course, or simply treat it as two servings, rather than four, and serve it as a light lunch.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the onion, mustard, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and grapeseed oil in a food processor or blender. Purée until onion is very fine. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil.
- Rinse and dry the watercress. In a large bowl, season watercress with salt and pepper and toss with the dressing. Arrange cheese and fruit on four salad plates and top with watercress.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 468, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOSSED GREEN SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA & PEAR DRESSING
Found in an online search in response to a request, this sounds so good that I'm posting it so I can find it! Developed by CeCe Sullivan of The Seattle Times food staff.
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Pears
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To prepare the dressing:
- In a blender or food processor, puree the.
- drained pear halves with the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper until very smooth and silky.
- Transfer to a jar, cover andrefrigerate.
- To prepare the salad: Place the chopped walnuts in a small dry skillet. Toast over medium heat about 4 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Place the salad mix in a bowl and cover with a paper towel. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Peel the tough outer skin from the bell pepper with a vegetable peeler. You probably won't be able to get all of the peeling off, especially in the crevices of the pepper. Stem, seed and finely sliver the pepper; put.
- into the bowl with the salad.
- Just before serving, core and dice the pear and add to the salad with the walnuts and Gorgonzola. Add the dressing, toss to coat and serve.
SPINACH-PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS AND PEAR VINAIGRETTE
This sounds really good. I cut this recipe out of one of those Reiman publication inserts with coupons.
Provided by Recipe Junkie
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make pear vinaigrette, combine reserved pear syrup, honey mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk in olive oil.
- Just before serving, gently toss together the toasted walnuts, drained pears, pear vinaigrette, spinach and Gorgonzola.
GORGONZOLA-PEAR MESCLUN SALAD
This pretty salad is a tasty way to get your greens. To change it up, swap apples for pears and pecans for walnuts. -Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss pears with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine greens, cheese, walnuts and pears. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GORGONZOLA PEAR TOSSED SALAD
Tired of tossed salads? Here's an irresistible variation featuring pears that makes an attractive and tasty first course. The cheese and pecans are nice additions. You'll appreciate how easy it is. -Melinda Singer, Malibu, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place pears in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with cooking juices., In a large salad bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, cheese and pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 12 serving plates; top each with two pear pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CANDIED WALNUT, PEAR, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
Make and share this Candied Walnut, Pear, and Gorgonzola Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, butter and water over low heat.
- Cook until sugar is just melted.
- Pour mixture over walnuts on waxed paper to cool.
- Mix olive oil and vinegar.
- In salad bowl, toss lettuce, gorgonzola, cooled walnuts and pears with olive oil and vinegar.
- Season with cracked pepper and serve on individual salad plates.
ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM DRESSING
Make and share this Endive and Pear Salad With Gorgonzola Cream Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 13m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk 3 tablespoons vinegar, oil and honey in a large bowl to blend.
- Add endive and pear and toss to coat.
- Blend sour cream, yogurt and remaining1 tablespoons of cider vinegar in medium bowl; mix in cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mound salad on plater and top with dressing, then nuts and chives.
PEAR SALAD WITH AND BACON, GORGONZOLA AND CANDIED WALNUTS
Make and share this Pear Salad With and Bacon, Gorgonzola and Candied Walnuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Pears
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Assemble salad.
- Mix the lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the salad with the dressing to coat.
PAN-FRIED BALSAMIC PEAR SALAD WITH PANCETTA, GORGONZOLA AND A WARM HONEY DRESSING
Provided by Lorraine Pascale
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Distribute the arugula evenly among four serving plates.
- Put the pancetta into a medium skillet over medium-high heat and cook until really crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Put 2 tablespoons butter and the oil into the skillet and reduce the heat to low. When the butter has melted, place the pears in the pan and season with salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons honey. Turn up the heat to medium and cook until the pears are lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar and cook for another minute. Remove the pears from the pan, reserving any juices that may be left.
- Arrange the pears and pancetta on top of the arugula so each serving has 4 pear quarters and 4 slices pancetta.
- Put the pan back on medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, remaining 1 tablespoon honey, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, mustard, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Cook briefly until the dressing is heated through. Pour the dressing over the salads, then scatter over the gorgonzola crumbles. Serve immediately.
GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD WITH MERLOT SHALLOT DRESSING
An elegant summer salad...found at The Fresh Market and tweaked slightly! Not sure why it was dubbed "Merlot" Shallot Dressing, as the original recipe calls for Rose. I used a Pinot Noir and enjoyed the results, so I think any lighter red will work well.
Provided by FolkDiva
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine shallots and wine in a medium sauce pan over high heat. Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Let mixture cool completely. Add vinegar, sugar, garlic and mustard. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
- In a large bowl, mix baby lettuce, cheese, walnuts and bacon. Add pears and toss with Merlot Shallot Dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.4, Fat 57.6, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 411.6, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 10.2, Protein 8.7
GRILLED GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD
I served this at a recent dinner party. The contrast in flavors and textures and the beautiful presentation were a great way to start the evening. -Jennifer Daskevich, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, combine cheese, walnuts and honey until blended. Set aside vinaigrette and cheese mixture., Brush pear halves with oil. Place pear halves, cut sides down, on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, 4 minutes. Turn; fill with Gorgonzola mixture. Grill, covered, until pears are lightly browned, 4-6 minutes longer., Drizzle vinaigrette over arugula; toss to coat. Divide between four salad plates; top with pear halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHICKEN, GORGONZOLA AND PEAR SALAD
Steps:
- In bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken, walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese and toss lightly. Place greens on individual salad plates. Arrange sliced pears in fan shape along one side on top of greens. With slotted spoon, divide chicken mixture equally among plates. Drizzle any dressing remaining in bowl over pears and greens.
GORGONZOLA AND PEAR SALAD
Tired of tossed salads? Here's an irresistible variation featuring pears that makes an attractive and tasty first course. The cheese and pecans are nice additions. You'll appreciate how easy it is.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place pears in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with cooking juices., In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, cheese and pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Divide among six serving plates; top each with a pear half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
PEAR, HAZELNUT, GORGONZOLA SALAD
Steps:
- 1/4 cup hazelnut oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces 1 medium head frisée, torn into bite-size pieces 1 medium endive, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and cut into 8 wedges each 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup) 1/2 cup salted roasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped In a large bowl, whisk the hazelnut oil with the red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add the radicchio, frisée and endive and toss until coated. Add the pears, blue cheese and hazelnuts, season the salad with salt and pepper, toss gently and serve.
Tips:
- Choose ripe pears: For the best flavor and texture, select pears that are ripe but still firm. Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised.
- Use a variety of greens: Arugula, spinach, and mixed greens are all great options for this salad. You can also add some chopped nuts or crumbled cheese for extra flavor and texture.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh. The pears will start to brown if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This gorgonzola pear salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, salty gorgonzola, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. With its vibrant colors and unique flavor profile, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this gorgonzola pear salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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