Best 7 Romaine Lettuce With Pears Gorgonzola And Candied Walnuts Recipes

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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



Pear, Gorgonzola & Walnut Salad image

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

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups mixed baby lettuces
1 medium ripe Bosc pear, thinly sliced
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
¼ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
¼ cup golden raisins

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



Romaine Lettuce With Pears, Gorgonzola and Candied Walnuts image

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

1 cup walnuts, very coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter (plus extra for the cookie sheet)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 shallot, chopped
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 ripe Anjou pears
10 cups romaine lettuce, broken into pieces
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1/3-1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
salt and pepper

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



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

GORGONZOLA, PEARS AND WALNUTS ON BAGUETTE



Gorgonzola, Pears and Walnuts on Baguette image

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

2 12-inch baguettes
2 ripe pears, sliced thinly
1/2 cup walnuts
12 ounces gorgonzola

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



Gorgonzola Pear Salad image

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 :

FRESH PEAR & ROMAINE SALAD



Fresh Pear & Romaine Salad image

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

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2/3 cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh pear
1/3 cup olive oil
SALAD:
1 large pear, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup glazed pecans
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup dried cherries

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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