Simple Greens and Fruit Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese
Brighten your table with this elegant and refreshing Simple Greens and Fruit Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese. A vibrant mix of crisp salad greens is paired with juicy strawberries, sweet grapes, and delicate pear slices for a medley of flavors and textures. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while crumbled Gorgonzola cheese lends a creamy, tangy bite that perfectly complements the sweetness of the fruit. Tossed with a homemade balsamic-honey vinaigrette, this 15-minute salad is as simple as it is stunning. Ideal as a light lunch, a sophisticated appetizer, or a side dish for any meal, this recipe proves that fresh ingredients and bold contrasts make for unforgettable salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Begin by preparing the ingredients: wash and dry the mixed salad greens, slice the strawberries, halve the grapes, and thinly slice the pear.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, strawberries, grapes, pear slices, and toasted walnuts.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese on top of the salad as a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.9 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.8 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 5675 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.7 g | ||
| Protein | 74.6 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1544 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2055 mg | 44% | |
*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.
