Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    48

Experience the exquisite dance of sweet and savory with this pear and Gorgonzola salad. Crisp greens provide a refreshing base for broiled pears, creamy Gorgonzola, and crunchy walnuts, all brought together by a luscious port wine vinaigrette.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    27 g
  • Cholesterol
    45 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    544 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    32 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
7 mins

Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange pear slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. (Time: 5-7 minutes)

02

Step
15 mins

Pour port wine into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until the wine is reduced by 1/2. Remove from the heat and cool. Pour cooled wine into a blender or food processor, and add the shallots, garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Puree until smooth. (Time: 15 minutes)

03

Step
5 mins

Divide salad greens evenly between four serving plates. Arrange some of the broiled pear slices over each pile of greens. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle dressing over each plate, then sprinkle with walnuts. (Time: 5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using a vintage port wine.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant.
If you don't have a blender, you can whisk the dressing ingredients together vigorously.
Serve immediately after assembling to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.

Douglas Robel

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 16 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Jeff Yost

    I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the combination of flavors.

  • Shaun Nikolaus

    I substituted the walnuts with pecans and it was still delicious!

  • Estell Cartwright

    This salad is absolutely divine! The port wine reduction is the star of the show.

  • Anya Reilly

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a main course salad and it was amazing!

  • Quincy Durganlegros

    The Gorgonzola cheese I used was a bit too strong, so I used a little less next time. Still a great recipe!

  • Mertie Rolfson

    The instructions were easy to follow, and the salad came out perfectly. Will definitely make again!

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