Keto Gorgonzola and Pear Salad
Elevate your salad game with this luscious Keto Gorgonzola and Pear Salad, a perfect combination of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors that will delight your taste buds. Featuring crisp mixed greens, tender slices of ripe pear, and rich crumbles of gorgonzola cheese, this recipe is balanced with crunchy toasted walnuts for added texture and heart-healthy fats. A homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a zesty flair. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant salad is not only keto-friendly but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch or a dinner side. Whether you're looking for sophisticated flavor or impressive simplicity, this low-carb salad serves up both in style.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 medium ripe but firm pears
- 1 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by toasting the walnuts. Place the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally and toast for about 3 to 5 minutes until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let them cool.
While the walnuts are toasting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
Quarter the pears and remove the cores. Slice them thinly, and drizzle them with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
Add the sliced pears to the salad greens in the bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts over the pears and mixed greens.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Keto Gorgonzola and Pear Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.1 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.1 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 4550 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 72.1 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1486 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1604 mg | 34% | |
*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.
