Pear Salad
A fresh and elegant pear salad combining peppery arugula, creamy gorgonzola, sweet candied walnuts, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups arugula
- 5 ounces gorgonzola (fresh, crumbled)
- ½ cup candied walnuts (2½ ounces)
- 1 bartlett pear (approximately one cup, ripe, chopped)
Instructions
- In a jar with an airtight lid, shake together the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette and top with gorgonzola, candied walnuts, and ripe chopped pear.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best texture and freshness.
- Substitute another blue cheese or toasted walnuts if desired.
- Store leftover dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/pear-salad/
