Insalata Di Gorgonzola Gorgonzola Salad
Transform your mealtime with the irresistible flavors of Insalata Di Gorgonzola, a luxurious Gorgonzola salad that's as elegant as it is easy to prepare. This vibrant dish features a bed of crisp mixed baby greens, topped with sweet, juicy pear slices, crunchy toasted walnuts, and sharp, creamy Gorgonzola cheese. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle zing, while a perfectly balanced balsamic vinaigrette—made with extra virgin olive oil and a touch of honey—ties the flavors together in a harmonious symphony. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, an exquisite starter, or a refreshing complement to any main course. Experience the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy with every bite of this sophisticated yet simple recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 g Mixed baby greens
- 100 g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 50 g Walnuts, toasted
- 1 medium Pear, thinly sliced
- 0.5 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Honey
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed baby greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Thinly slice the pear and red onion. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
In a small bowl, prepare the balsamic vinaigrette. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese and set it aside for topping the salad.
Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the salad and add the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese on top.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the salad. Gently toss the ingredients to combine, being careful not to crush the cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.0 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.2 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1994 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1153 mg | 25% | |
*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.
