Tossed Green Salad with Gorgonzola Pear Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Tossed Green Salad with Gorgonzola Pear Dressing, a perfect combination of fresh, creamy, and nutty flavors. Crisp mixed greens are adorned with ripe pear slices, toasted walnuts, and crumbles of tangy Gorgonzola cheese, creating a symphony of textures in every bite. The real star, however, is the velvety homemade pear dressing, blending sweet pears, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of vinegar for a balance of sweetness and zing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad is a breeze to prepare and serves as a stunning appetizer or light lunch. Perfect for entertaining or everyday indulgence, this salad highlights fall produce at its best and pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or white wine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 2 medium Pears, ripe but firm
- 1 cup Walnuts, toasted
- 0.5 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them into a large salad bowl.
Core and slice one of the pears thinly and set aside to use as a topping for the salad.
Take the second pear, core it, and chop it into large chunks. Add these chunks to a blender or food processor.
To the blender or food processor with the chopped pear, add the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy, about 20-30 seconds. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Drizzle a few tablespoons of the Gorgonzola pear dressing over the salad greens and toss gently to evenly coat.
Top the salad with the sliced pear, toasted walnuts, and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.
Serve immediately with additional dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.4 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2983 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.3 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.9 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 941 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1713 mg | 36% | |
*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.
