Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

A wonderful warm pear salad with mixed greens, toasted walnuts, and Gorgonzola blue cheese drizzled with a tasty port wine dressing.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
485 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange pear slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Pour port wine into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until the wine is reduced by 1/2. Remove from the heat and cool. Pour cooled wine into a blender or food processor, and add the shallots, garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Puree until smooth.
Step 3
Divide salad greens evenly between four serving plates. Arrange some of the broiled pear slices over each pile of greens. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle dressing over each plate, then sprinkle with walnuts.

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup port wine
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 6 cups assorted salad greens
  • 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

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