Best 7 Pear Salad With And Bacon Gorgonzola And Candied Walnuts Recipes

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Pear salad with bacon, gorgonzola, and candied walnuts is a delightful and elegant dish that combines sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. The combination of crisp pears, salty bacon, creamy gorgonzola, and sweet candied walnuts creates a well-balanced and flavorful salad that is sure to impress your guests. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD



Pear & Gorgonzola Salad image

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.

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD



Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad image

A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!

Provided by MissyPorkChop

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
  • Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

PEAR SALAD WITH AND BACON, GORGONZOLA AND CANDIED WALNUTS



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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

2 pears (cored and sliced)
1 green onion (sliced)
2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/4 cup gorgonzola (crumbled)
1/4 cup candied walnuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon walnut oil (or olive oil)
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

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.

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, 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

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

PEAR SALAD WITH AND BACON, GORGONZOLA AND CANDIED WALNUTS



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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

2 pears (cored and sliced)
1 green onion (sliced)
2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/4 cup gorgonzola (crumbled)
1/4 cup candied walnuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon walnut oil (or olive oil)
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.2, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 227.7, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 9.4, Protein 3.6

CANDIED WALNUT, PEAR, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



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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

1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1 head butter lettuce, torn (you may use any mix you prefer)
3 pears, cored and cubed (I use Barlett)
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
pepper, freshly cracked

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy pears.
  • If you don't have bacon, you can substitute cooked chicken or shrimp.
  • To make the candied walnuts, simply toss them with some sugar and butter and roast them in the oven until they are golden brown and caramelized.
  • If you don't have gorgonzola cheese, you can substitute another type of blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Stilton.
  • This salad is also delicious with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or honey.

Conclusion:

Pear Salad with Bacon, Gorgonzola, and Candied Walnuts is a delicious and elegant salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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