Gorgonzola-Pear Mesclun Salad

Name: Gorgonzola-Pear Mesclun Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large pears, sliced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 6 cups spring mix salad greens; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette

This pretty salad is a tasty way to get your greens. To change it up, swap apples for pears and pecans for walnuts. —Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California

Ingredients

2 large pears, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 cups spring mix salad greens
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette

Directions

Toss pears with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine greens, cheese, walnuts and pears. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 204 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with Mesclun in Taste of Home October/November 2010

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maddie#3

Nov 6, 2011

This is delicious second time I put Blue cheese in and poach the pears
mrs. marvelous

Nov 6, 2011

Put his over the top with dried cherries!
yxr

Oct 19, 2010

Excellent! Bursting with flavor! Also good with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts.