Description
A delicious salad featuring roasted pears, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, and a mix of fresh greens, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the halved pears on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast the pears in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, roasted pears, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added sweetness, drizzle honey over the salad before serving.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Roasted Pear and Gorgonzola Salad, salad recipe, healthy salad, vegetarian salad