GRILLED GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD
I served this at a recent dinner party. The contrast in flavors and textures and the beautiful presentation were a great way to start the evening. -Jennifer Daskevich, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, combine cheese, walnuts and honey until blended. Set aside vinaigrette and cheese mixture., Brush pear halves with oil. Place pear halves, cut sides down, on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, 4 minutes. Turn; fill with Gorgonzola mixture. Grill, covered, until pears are lightly browned, 4-6 minutes longer., Drizzle vinaigrette over arugula; toss to coat. Divide between four salad plates; top with pear halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Ghullam Fared
g.fared43@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this salad. The gorgonzola and walnuts really balance out the sweetness of the pears.
Rachael Bragg
b_r99@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Welile Lusenga
l.welile75@yahoo.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's a great way to change up my usual salad routine.
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g-shylah@hotmail.comThis salad is perfect for a summer party.
Aisha Juma
aishaj@aol.comThis salad is delicious, but it's a bit too rich for me. I would use less gorgonzola next time.
Farhan Zafar
zafar_farhan@yahoo.comI found the pears to be a bit too soft. I would grill them for less time next time.
Jamaal Graves
graves-jamaal@yahoo.comThe dressing is a little too sweet for my taste. I would use less honey next time.
Penny Mcadams
mcadams.penny19@hotmail.frThis salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken.
Syedanas Gillani
g-s@gmail.comI substituted blue cheese for the gorgonzola and it was still delicious.
Mija Moss
mm17@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Opu Ahmed
o_a@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was a hit at my dinner party.
Sher Bano
s_b@yahoo.comThis salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the pears pairs perfectly with the tangy gorgonzola and the crunch of the walnuts. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the salad is easy to assemble.