Description
Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with this Pear and Gorgonzola Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. Crisp pears, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, and toasted walnuts come together on a bed of peppery arugula, drizzled with balsamic glaze. This stunning salad not only adds visual appeal to your table but also delights your guests’ taste buds. Quick to prepare, it’s the ideal addition for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 4 oz crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash pears under cold water and pat dry.
- Slice Pears: Cut the pears into thin wedges.
- Toast Walnuts: In a skillet over medium heat, toast chopped walnuts for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine arugula, pear slices, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and toasted walnuts. Toss gently.
- Drizzle Glaze: Add balsamic glaze over the salad and mix again if desired.
- Serve: Plate generously or serve family-style from the bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg