Description
A fresh, flavorful salad combining ripe pears, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, and mixed greens tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 100 g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 120 g mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place the mixed salad greens in a large serving bowl and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat.
- Arrange the sliced pears, Gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, and red onion evenly over the greens.
- Toss gently just before serving or leave layered for a more decorative presentation.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg