Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

This pear and gorgonzola salad combines crispy lettuce leaves with the sweetness of pear and the acidity of cheese to reach the perfect bite.

Servings: 4 side salads

Ingredients

For the salad dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp honey or agave
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• Squeeze of lemon juice

For the salad

• 2 cups wild lettuce mix or arugula
• 1 small pear diced
• 3 tbsp crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts lightly toasted
• 2 tbsp dried cranberries roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Toast the walnuts in a pan with a small amount of oil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
2. To make the salad dressing, add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and oregano to a small mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until well combined. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add the lettuce, pear, cheese, walnuts and cranberries to a large salad bowl.
4. Top the salad with half the salad dressing. Mix gently to coat the lettuce. If the salad requires more dressing, add a little extra at a time until the desired dressing ratio is reached.
5. Serve immediately.

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