Best 11 Gorgonzola Pear Salad With Merlot Shallot Dressing Recipes

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Are you looking for a gourmet salad recipe that is both flavorful and elegant? Gorgonzola pear salad with a merlot shallot dressing is a delightful dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of pears and gorgonzola cheese, with a tangy and rich dressing made from merlot wine and shallots. This salad is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner, and it is sure to impress your guests with its sophisticated taste and beautiful presentation.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD



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This pear and gorgonzola salad combines crispy lettuce leaves with the sweetness of pear and the acidity of cheese to reach the perfect bite.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Salad

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey or agave
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Squeeze of lemon juice
3 cups wild lettuce mix or arugula
1 pear (diced)
3 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (lightly toasted)
2 tablespoons dried cranberries (roughly chopped)

Steps:

  • Toast the walnuts in a pan with a small amount of oil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  • To make the salad dressing, add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and oregano to a small mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until well combined. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the lettuce, pear, cheese, walnuts and cranberries to a large salad bowl.
  • Top the salad with half the salad dressing. Mix gently to coat the lettuce. If the salad requires more dressing, add a little extra at a time until the desired dressing ratio is reached. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 159 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD



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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

1 cup walnut halves, toasted
4 -6 cups torn salad greens, , trimmed washed & dried
1/2 cup vinaigrette
2 pears, peeled,cored & sliced
1/4 lb gorgonzola (You may substitute with Blue or roquefort cheese)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons shallots, finely minced
pepper

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.

GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD



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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

1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium pears, chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

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 SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA DRESSING



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups baby arugula, washed
1 (18-ounce) can pear halves, drained and cut into large dice
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
3 tablespoons walnuts

Steps:

  • Divide arugula between 4 plates and top with pears.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine vinegar, oil, honey, sour cream and yogurt. Fold in Gorgonzola. Drizzle dressing over salad. Garnish each plate with walnuts and serve.

GORGONZOLA AND PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY DIJON DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (6.4 oz.) StarKist® Albacore Tuna in Water
1 bag (6 oz.) baby lettuce greens
1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 pear, cored and sliced thinly
1/4 cup light honey Dijon salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place lettuce on serving platter. Top with tuna, cheese, walnuts and pear slices.
  • Drizzle Dijon dressing over salad.

GORGONZOLA PEAR TOSSED SALAD



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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

6 medium pears, quartered and cored
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
12 cups spring mix salad greens
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1-1/2 cups balsamic vinaigrette

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.

WATERCRESS, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



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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

1/3 cup coarsely chopped cippolini or other sweet onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Sea salt
ground white pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces watercress (about 1 bunch), thick stems removed
4 ounces Gorgonzola, sliced into 16 small slabs
2 ripe pears, cored, quartered and cut in wedges, or 4 fresh figs, quartered

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

GORGONZOLA CHEESE SALAD



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Absolutely to die for!

Provided by PIPPYMOE

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
½ teaspoon dried basil
⅓ cup olive oil
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 heads Boston lettuce, cored and shredded
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Place the Gorgonzola cheese, oregano, garlic, tarragon, basil, olive oil, milk, and vinegar in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss the Gorgonzola dressing with lettuce, avocado, and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 296.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD WITH MERLOT SHALLOT DRESSING



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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

1 large shallot, finely minced
2 cups light red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
5 ounces mixed baby greens
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
3 slices smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled (omit for vegetarian version)
1 pear, cored, and chopped (can peel if desired)

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

PEAR, GORGONZOLA AND MESCLUN SALAD



Pear, Gorgonzola And Mesclun Salad image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large pears, about 2 pounds
4 tablespoon lemon juice
6 ounces Gorgonzola or other creamy blue cheese
12 cups mixed greens, washed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 to 1 1/2 cups any vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Peel and core the pears; cut them into thin slices, and toss with the lemon juice. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
  • Crumble the Gorgonzola into small bits; cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • To serve, toss the pear, cheese and greens together with as much dressing as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 212, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 174 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

PEAR SALAD WITH WARM SHALLOT DRESSING



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Provided by Lucy Footlik

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Dallas     Texas

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large shallots, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons canned vegetable broth
1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large bunch watercress, trimmed
2 ripe but firm pears, cored, sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Mix in lemon juice and broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss lettuce, watercress and warm dressing in large bowl. Divide greens among 6 plates. Arrange pear slices in spoke pattern on greens, dividing equally. Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for a rich, complex flavor.
  • If you don't have a shallot, you can use a small onion instead.
  • To save time, you can use store-bought croutons.
  • For a vegetarian version of the salad, omit the prosciutto.

Conclusion:

This Gorgonzola Pear Salad with Merlot Shallot Dressing is a delicious and elegant salad that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet pears, salty prosciutto, and tangy Gorgonzola cheese is simply irresistible. And the Merlot Shallot Dressing adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Whether you're serving it as a starter or a main course, this salad is sure to impress your guests.

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