Best 8 Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Pears Recipes

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Are you searching for a delectable and refreshing recipe to satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than spinach salad with gorgonzola pears. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring baby spinach's tender greens, the tangy sharpness of gorgonzola cheese, the sweet and juicy bite of pears, and the nutty crunch of walnuts. With its vibrant colors and delightful contrasts, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH-PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS AND PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Spinach-Pear Salad With Gorgonzola, Walnuts and Pear Vinaigrette image

This sounds really good. I cut this recipe out of one of those Reiman publication inserts with coupons.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted (about 3 ounces)
1 (15 ounce) can s&w california sun pears in light syrup, drained, reserving 1/4 of the syrup
2 teaspoons honey mustard or 2 teaspoons mustard, sweetened with honey to taste
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups Baby Spinach or 8 cups other tender salad greens
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 3 ounces) or 3/4 cup other blue cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • To make pear vinaigrette, combine reserved pear syrup, honey mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk in olive oil.
  • Just before serving, gently toss together the toasted walnuts, drained pears, pear vinaigrette, spinach and Gorgonzola.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET ROASTED PECANS AND GORGONZOLA WITH SHERRY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Sweet Roasted Pecans and Gorgonzola with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package triple-washed spinach
3 to 4 handfuls pecan halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
A few pinches sugar
A few pinches salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 small shallots, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small wedge Gorgonzola, crumbled (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place spinach in serving bowl.
  • Toss pecans with vegetable oil, sugar and salt. Lay out on baking sheet. Roast until shade darker and aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  • Make dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, shallots and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisking together or place in sealable container and shake.
  • Toss spinach with dressing, Gorgonzola and pecans.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET ROASTED PECANS AND GORGONZOLA WITH SHERRY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Sweet Roasted Pecans and Gorgonzola with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package triple-washed spinach
3 to 4 handfuls pecan halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
A few pinches sugar
A few pinches salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 small shallots, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small wedge Gorgonzola, crumbled (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place spinach in serving bowl.
  • Toss pecans with vegetable oil, sugar and salt. Lay out on baking sheet. Roast until shade darker and aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  • Make dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, shallots and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisking together or place in sealable container and shake.
  • Toss spinach with dressing, Gorgonzola and pecans.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND OLIVES



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Mushroom     Olive     No-Cook     Vinegar     Bacon     Spinach     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 10-ounce bags ready-to-use spinach
3 cups sliced mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
10 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 3/4 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place spinach in large bowl. Arrange mushrooms and olives over spinach. Cook bacon in heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cheese, cream and mustard mixture to skillet. Stir just until melted and smooth (do not boil). Pour warm dressing over salad. Sprinkle salad with bacon.

SPINACH AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



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This is an easily assembled recipe with a wonderful combination of flavors. Enjoy! -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup lightly salted cashews
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, cashews and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE



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This is just a wonderful salad with a great combination of flavors with the sweetness of the fruit and the tartness of the dressing and cheese. It is a spin-off of LonghornMama's Fruit 'n' Veggie Salad which is also a great salad. I made this again for my Easter weekend meal and added about 1/2 cup of dried bananas to it and would highly recommend doing that in the original recipe. :)

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 1 salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces Baby Spinach
1/3 cup mediterranean apricots, chopped or 1/3 cup apricot, of your choice chopped
1 cup chopped green apple (about a half of a medium apple, eat the rest of it cause it's good for you)
1 small lemon, juice of
1 1/2 ounces raisins
1 cup chopped broccoli floret
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4-1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola (or more) or 1/4-1/3 cup feta cheese, to your taste (or more)
salt and pepper
1/3 cup enova salad oil or 1/3 cup light olive oil
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut stems from spinach and wash and spin dry.
  • Chop the apple into small bite size pieces and place in a covered storage bowl or resealable bag.
  • Add the lemon juice to the apples and set aside.
  • Add the chopped apricots, raisins, broccoli florets and sunflower seeds to the spinach.
  • Just before serving add the chopped apples and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
  • Add enough dressing to lightly coat. You will have extra dressing left over, but it keeps well.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dressing.
  • Combine the Enova Salad Oil or light olive oil, honey and Balsamic Vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 35.2, Protein 6.4

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEAR AND AVOCADO



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Provided by Susan H. Eastridge

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Pear     Avocado     Spinach     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Virginia     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 6-ounce package ready-to-use baby spinach, stems removed
1 ripe Anjou pear, peeled, cubed
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, cubed
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Mix spinach, pear, avocado and onion in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, flavorful pears. Bosc or Anjou pears are good choices.
  • If you don't have gorgonzola cheese, you can substitute another blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Stilton.
  • Toasted walnuts add a nice crunch to the salad. You can also use pecans or almonds.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked bacon. Just be sure to crisp it up in the oven before adding it to the salad.
  • This salad is also delicious with grilled chicken or salmon.

Conclusion:

Spinach salad with gorgonzola, pears, and walnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and healthy fats. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this one a try!

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