High Protein Gorgonzola and Pear Salad
Elevate your salad game with this **High Protein Gorgonzola and Pear Salad**, a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Featuring juicy grilled chicken breast as the star protein, this salad layers crisp mixed baby greens, ripe pear slices, creamy crumbles of Gorgonzola cheese, and the crunch of toasted walnuts. Drizzled with a luscious homemade balsamic-honey dressing, every bite is a harmonious mix of textures and tastes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this elegant and satisfying recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing showstopper at your next gathering. Packed with protein and bursting with gourmet flavors, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 150 grams Mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, and watercress)
- 2 medium Ripe pears
- 100 grams Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 50 grams Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad dressing by whisking together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
Wash and dry the mixed baby greens, then transfer them to a large salad bowl.
Core the pears, then slice them thinly. Add the pear slices to the bowl with the mixed greens.
Add the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and chopped walnuts to the salad bowl.
Add the sliced chicken breast on top of the salad.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, enjoying the blend of flavors and textures in every bite.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.9 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 514 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 3017 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.9 g | ||
| Protein | 189.0 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 828 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2796 mg | 59% | |
*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.
