pear gorgonzola and walnut salad
Recipes
Lunch
Pear Gorgonzola & Walnut Salad
This pear and Gorgonzola salad celebrates fall with its beautiful colors. The light and refreshing vinaigrette offsets the tangy funk of Gorgonzola and the sweetness from the raisins and pears.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cups mixed baby lettuces
- 1 medium ripe bosc pear, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup golden raisins
Directions
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon mustard, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add 4 cups lettuce and gently toss to combine. Top with sliced pear, ¼ cup Gorgonzola, ¼ cup walnuts and ¼ cups raisins. Serve immediately.
