Welcome to a culinary journey filled with flavors, textures, and the perfect harmony of ingredients. In this article, we embark on a delicious exploration of a recipe that combines the crispness of romaine lettuce, the delicate sweetness of pears, the savory tang of gorgonzola, and the crunchy delight of candied walnuts. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we delve into the art of creating this exquisite dish, perfect for a memorable meal or a special occasion.
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PEAR, GORGONZOLA & WALNUT SALAD
The light and refreshing vinaigrette in this side salad offsets the tangy funk of Gorgonzola and sweetness from the raisins and pears. Even better, this salad celebrates fall and has beautiful colors. Feel free to get creative with this salad: Add chicken to make it meal-worthy, choose a different nut or swap Bosc pears for your favorite variety. Be sure to wait to dress this salad until ready to serve or the greens will wilt.
Provided by Sarah Epperson Loveless
Categories Healthy Lettuce Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, thyme, mustard, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add lettuce and gently toss to combine. Top with sliced pear, Gorgonzola, walnuts and raisins. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 282 mg, Sugar 13 g
ROMAINE LETTUCE WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA AND CANDIED WALNUTS
This recipe comes from the March/April issue of "Tastes of Italia". It's almost as good using just lightly toasted and chopped walnuts. You may also use butter lettuce if you prefer.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 29m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and butter the paper.
- In a medium skillet combine the walnuts, sugar and butter; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar begins to turn golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and pour mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula; cool.This can be done several days before serving the salad. Keep in a covered container.
- In the bowl of a processor, combine the vinegar,honey,mustard and shallot.
- With the machine running,add the olive oil in a thin steady stream for about 1 minute,.
- Just before serving, halve and core the pears, then cut each half into thin strips.
- Combine the lettuce, Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, red onion slices (if using) and salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Place the pear slices attractively on top, drizzle with the dressing and serve.
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.
MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD
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
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
GORGONZOLA, PEARS AND WALNUTS ON BAGUETTE
Provided by Ira Freehof
Categories Sandwich Cheese Fruit Nut Bake Back to School Blue Cheese Pear Walnut Fall
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut each baguette in half lengthwise and then in half widthwise (you will now have 4 top and 4 bottom slices). Distribute pear slices evenly over the 4 bottom slices of bread. Crumble walnut pieces evenly over the pears. Crumble gorgonzola evenly over the pear-walnut combination. Place top half of bread on each of the bottom halves. Wrap in foil and place in 350°F. oven for 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts.
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 :
FRESH PEAR & ROMAINE SALAD
A relative gave me the tip to make salad dressings with whatever fruit I was using in my salad. It works like a charm here. Pears make the matching easy. -Jennifer Greiling, Fairview, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salad, toss sliced pear with lemon juice. In a large bowl, toss romaine with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with pear, pecans, cheese and cherries. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe pears for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have candied walnuts, you can make your own by tossing chopped walnuts with sugar and cinnamon and roasting them in the oven.
- You can also add other ingredients to this salad, such as crumbled bacon, dried cranberries, or avocado.
- This salad is best served immediately after it is made, as the pears will start to brown if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Romaine lettuce with pears, gorgonzola, and candied walnuts is a delicious and elegant salad that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also a healthy and refreshing dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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