Pear Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad

Lettuce.

Fruit.

Walnuts.

Cheese.

Lettuce, fruit, nuts, and cheese.

I get a little nerdy when I talk about salad with fruit and cheese on it.  Why is this such a magical combination of flavors?  I’m not sure, but I know that it is.  Maybe it’s the contrast of creamy cheese, rich nuts, crunchy salad, and sweet fruit.  But don’t take my word for it.

This salad is designed to be prepared ahead, to save time.  If you are making one serving at a time, slice the pears as you need them.

Pear Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad

Ingredients:

2 heads of romaine

4 pears

1 1/4 cup walnuts

1 cup Gorgonzola cheese

1.  Chop the romaine lettuce into bite sized pieces, and add about 1 cup to a plate or bowl.

2.  Slice the pears, and add about 1/2 cup to the plate.

3.  Add 1/4 cup walnuts to the plate.

4.  Add 1/5 of the Gorgonzola cheese to the plate.

5.  Top with your favorite dressing.

Pear, Walnut, and Gorgonzola Salad
Author: Simply Playful Fare
Ingredients
  • 2 heads of romaine
  • 4 pears
  • 1 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese
Instructions
  1. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite sized pieces, and add about 1 cup to a plate or bowl.
  2. Slice the pears, and add about 1/2 cup to the plate.
  3. Add 1/4 cup walnuts to the plate.
  4. Add 1/5 of the Gorgonzola cheese to the plate.
  5. Top with your favorite dressing.
Serving size: 483g, 5 servings Calories: 449 Fat: 29 g Carbohydrates: 38.9 g Protein: 18.6 g

Pear, Walnut, and Gorgonzola Salad Pear, Walnut, and Gorgonzola Salad Pear, Walnut, and Gorgonzola Salad

What’s your favorite cheese to put on top of a salad?  Let us know in the comments section.



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