Tossed Green Salad with Gorgonzola Pear Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Tossed Green Salad with Gorgonzola Pear Dressing, a perfect combination of fresh, creamy, and nutty flavors. Crisp mixed greens are adorned with ripe pear slices, toasted walnuts, and crumbles of tangy Gorgonzola cheese, creating a symphony of textures in every bite. The real star, however, is the velvety homemade pear dressing, blending sweet pears, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of vinegar for a balance of sweetness and zing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad is a breeze to prepare and serves as a stunning appetizer or light lunch. Perfect for entertaining or everyday indulgence, this salad highlights fall produce at its best and pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or white wine.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)
• 2 medium Pears, ripe but firm
• 1 cup Walnuts, toasted
• 0.5 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Core and slice one of the pears thinly and set aside to use as a topping for the salad.

Step 3

Take the second pear, core it, and chop it into large chunks. Add these chunks to a blender or food processor.

Step 4

To the blender or food processor with the chopped pear, add the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy, about 20-30 seconds. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Step 6

Drizzle a few tablespoons of the Gorgonzola pear dressing over the salad greens and toss gently to evenly coat.

Step 7

Top the salad with the sliced pear, toasted walnuts, and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.

Step 8

Serve immediately with additional dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(916.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2081.1

Total Fat 172.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 108.8mg	0%
Sodium 2983.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 56.0g
Protein 54.9g	0%

Vitamin D 25.6IU	0%
Calcium 940.8mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1712.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.8%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 18.0%