Pear Salad with Gorgonzola
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Pear Salad with Gorgonzola
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This simple green salad topped with crunchy pears, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and candied pecans drizzled with a Dijon dressing is the perfect companion to any winter dinner.
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Ingredients
For the Candied Pecans
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pecan halves
For the Dijon Vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar , seasoned or unseasoned
- 1 tablespoon shallot , minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Salad
- 8 cups lettuce mix of spring greens, butter lettuce, and radicchio
- 3 pears , cored and sliced
- 4 ounces soft Gorgonzola cheese , crumbled
Instructions
- First, make the candied pecans. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. In a skillet over medium heat, stir the sugar, water, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Cook until the sugar begins to melt. Add the nuts and cook, stirring often, until the nuts are toasted and glazed. Spoon the nuts onto the prepared sheet pan to cool, separating with a fork. Sprinkle with a little coarse salt if desired.
- Next, make the dressing in either a small bowl or a jar fitted with a lid. To make in the bowl, add the vinegar, shallots, and Dijon mustard then slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mix while whisking continuously until emulsified. Season with kosher salt and pepper, adding more to taste. Or, add all of the ingredients to the jar, close the lid tightly, and shake well.
- On a large platter or in a shallow bowl, layer the lettuce with the radicchio. Nestle the sliced pears and cooled candied pecans into the lettuce leaves then top with chunks of gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the top just before serving.
Notes
- The Dijon vinaigrette can be made and refrigerated up to 2 weeks before. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
505mg
(21%)
Potassium
633mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
17653IU
(353%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 505mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 17653IU | 353% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
42 reviews
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