Vegan Gorgonzola and Pear Salad
Elevate your salad game with this gorgeous Vegan Gorgonzola and Pear Salad, a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and tangy flavors. Featuring fresh mixed greens, ripe pear slices, crumbled vegan Gorgonzola cheese, and lightly toasted walnuts, this recipe brings a touch of elegance to your table in just 15 minutes. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing made from balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard, this plant-based salad delivers a tantalizing balance of sweet and savory. Ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or dinner party starter, this salad proves that plant-based can be both indulgent and wholesome. Vegan, gluten-free, and utterly delicious, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to impress with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 medium ripe pears
- 1 cup vegan Gorgonzola cheese
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and slice the pears into thin wedges. To prevent browning, gently toss the pear slices with a tablespoon of lemon juice.
Add the pear slices to the salad bowl with the greens.
Crumble the vegan Gorgonzola cheese over the salad.
Lightly toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until fragrant. Let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients evenly and ensure the dressing coats everything.
Serve immediately, garnishing with extra crumbled vegan Gorgonzola and walnuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.3 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 694 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 405 mg | 9% | |
*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.
