Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • cup roasted chopped walnuts
  • cup crumbled Gorgonzola, or any blue cheese
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 pears, unpeeled and sliced into ¼" slices (we like Bartlett or Bosc)
  • 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Boyajian Maple Vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Method
 

For the Vinaigrette
  1.  In a small bowl, whisk extra virgin olive oil, Boyajian Maple Vinegar and mustard
    4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tablespoons Boyajian Maple Vinegar, ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  2. Add salt and black pepper. Set aside
    Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
For the Salad
  1. Toast the walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, about 4-5 minutes Set aside
    ⅓ cup roasted chopped walnuts
  2. In a large bowl, combine the greens, walnuts, cranberries and pears.
    4 cups mixed salad greens, ¼ cup dried cranberries, 2 pears, unpeeled and sliced into ¼" slices
  3. Before serving, drizzle ½ of the vinaigrette and gently toss until lightly coated,
  4. Divide evenly onto serving plates, sprinkle cheese on top and more dressing if desired.
    ⅓ cup crumbled Gorgonzola, or any blue cheese
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite crusty bread.

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