Best 4 Pear Hazelnut Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

Pear, hazelnut, and Gorgonzola Salad is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy hazelnuts, and tangy Gorgonzola cheese is sure to please even the most discerning palate. The salad is also very easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes.

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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

Ingredients

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.

HAZELNUT AND PEAR SALAD

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My husband, daughter and I raise hazelnuts in the Willamette Valley-so this salad is a family favorite. Since our home state of Oregon grows pears and cherries, too, I included them in the recipe I dreamed up. -Karen Kirsch, Saint Paul, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup chopped red onion, divided
2 tablespoons water
4-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, halved
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup dried cherries

Steps:

For dressing, place 1/3 cup hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons onion, water, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic and paprika in a food processor; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , In a large bowl, combine salad greens and remaining onion; add 1/2 cup dressing and toss to coat. Divide among six salad plates., Top each salad with pear, cheese, cherries and remaining hazelnuts; drizzle with the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

Ingredients

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, WALNUT AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Pear, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad image

Great for the holidays or special occasion!! Add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a lighter meal or dried cranberries to make it festive!!

Provided by mandms

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup champagne or 3/4 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 tablespoon brown sugar
1 shallot, finely minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt or pepper
4 pears, sliced thin
16 ounces mixed baby greens
2 cups walnuts
10 -12 ounces of gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

mix vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, mustard, shallots and oil. Before serving toss greens with dressing. Divide pears and greens between 6 to 8 plates depending on serving size. Sprinkle walnuts and gorgonzola cheese to top of salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.3, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 489, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 13.9, Protein 15.8

Tips:

Choose ripe pears. They should be slightly soft when pressed but not mushy.
Use a variety of greens. Arugula, spinach, and frisée all work well in this salad.
Toast the hazelnuts. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
Use a good-quality gorgonzola cheese. It should be creamy and flavorful.
Make the dressing ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Toss the salad just before serving. This will prevent the greens from wilting.

Conclusion:

This pear, hazelnut, and gorgonzola salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy hazelnuts, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table.