Endive and Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Cream Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this refined Endive and Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Cream Dressing—a dish that perfectly balances crisp, buttery endive leaves with the natural sweetness of ripe pears. Topped with toasted walnuts for a satisfying crunch, this salad is brought together by a luscious dressing made with creamy Gorgonzola, a touch of honey, and a hint of lemon for brightness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this stunning recipe is ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or an indulgent lunch. Packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients, it’s a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds delighted. Serve this elegant salad as-is or alongside roasted chicken or grilled seafood for a complete meal experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads Endive
- 2 Ripe pears
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Gorgonzola cheese
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Trim the base of each endive and separate the leaves. Wash and pat them dry, then arrange them on a large serving platter or divide them among individual plates.
Slice the pears thinly, removing the core, and arrange the slices among the endive leaves.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly before sprinkling over the salad.
To make the Gorgonzola cream dressing, combine the Gorgonzola cheese and heavy cream in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to the dressing. Whisk again until fully combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the Gorgonzola cream dressing over the endive and pear salad, adding as much or as little as you prefer.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and elegant dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.3 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1460 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 829 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
