Dairy-Free Gorgonzola and Pear Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Dairy-Free Gorgonzola and Pear Salad—a perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and crunchy textures, all in one bowl. This vibrant dish features crisp mixed greens, juicy slices of ripe pear, and crumbly dairy-free gorgonzola cheese, creating a luxurious flavor profile without any dairy. Toasted walnuts add a nutty crunch, while a homemade balsamic-maple vinaigrette ties everything together with a delightful tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and elegant salad is ideal as a light lunch, an impressive side dish, or a refreshing addition to your dinner table. Serve it fresh for a beautiful balance of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces Dairy-free gorgonzola cheese
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 2 medium Ripe pears
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by toasting the walnuts: preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts to the skillet and toast them for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Prepare the pears: wash them under cold water, pat dry, and cut each into thin slices. You can peel them if desired, but it's not necessary.
Step 4
Add the pear slices to the salad greens in the bowl.
Step 5
Break the dairy-free gorgonzola cheese into small crumbles and sprinkle them over the salad.
Step 6
Scatter the toasted walnuts over the salad.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 8
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 9
Serve the salad immediately, ensuring each serving has a good mix of greens, pears, gorgonzola crumbles, and walnuts.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (723.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1385.8 |
| Total Fat 114.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1451.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.2g | |
| Protein 21.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 237.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1263.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories