Spinach Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Walnuts and Pear Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Pear Salad with Gorgonzola, Walnuts, and Pear Vinaigrette—a delightful medley of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Crisp spinach leaves are paired with juicy slices of ripe pear, creamy crumbles of gorgonzola cheese, and the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts, all balanced by sweet-tart dried cranberries. The pièce de résistance? A luscious homemade pear vinaigrette made with olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, bringing the perfect balance to every bite. This gourmet salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for an elegant appetizer, light lunch, or a refreshing side dish that will wow at any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 whole Ripe pear
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Walnuts, toasted
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Slice the pears thinly, removing the core and seeds. Leave the skin on for added texture and color (optional).
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the pear vinaigrette.
Add the sliced pears, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese to the bowl with the spinach.
Drizzle the salad with the prepared vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spinach Pear Salad with Gorgonzola, Walnuts, and Pear Vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 374.2 g | 480% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.5 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 4657 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.2 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.1 g | ||
| Protein | 76.3 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1535 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1972 mg | 42% | |
*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.
