Low Sodium Gorgonzola and Pear Salad
Elevate your salad game with this delightful Low Sodium Gorgonzola and Pear Salad, a perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp mixed salad greens, sweet sliced pears, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, and toasted walnuts for a satisfying crunch. A light homemade dressing featuring extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of honey ties it all together beautifully, enhancing the natural sweetness of the pears while keeping sodium levels low. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad is ideal for a light lunch, dinner side, or even as a starter for entertaining guests. Low sodium, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking a fresh twist on classic salad recipes! Keywords: low sodium salad, Gorgonzola pear salad, healthy salad recipes, quick salad recipes, low sodium meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup Gorgonzola cheese
- 2 medium Fresh pear, sliced
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese over the salad greens.
Core and slice the pears thinly and add them to the bowl with the greens and Gorgonzola.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
Divide the salad evenly among serving plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.8 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 897 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1111 mg | 24% | |
*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.
