Description
A refreshing and easy Pear and Gorgonzola Salad that’s perfect for quick meals, featuring sweet pears, tangy gorgonzola, and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- Mixed spring greens
- 1 ripe pear (Bosc or Anjou)
- Gorgonzola cheese (crumbly)
- Walnuts or pecans (candied optional)
- Balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Start with a base of mixed spring greens in a big bowl.
- Slice the pear and add it to the greens.
- Sprinkle the gorgonzola over the salad.
- Add warmed BBQ chicken chunks if desired.
- Finish with nuts and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.
- Gently toss the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
For a different flavor, swap gorgonzola with goat cheese or feta. This salad can be prepped ahead, but serve immediately for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg