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Pear and Walnut Salad

Published: Dec 1, 2020 · Modified: May 23, 2022 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Pear and Walnut Salad. Scrumptious, unique and interesting. A delightful addition to any meal.

Pears, walnuts, and gorgonzola make this Pear and Walnut Salad a real feast.

Pears, walnuts, and gorgonzola make this Pear and Walnut Salad a real feast.

Pear and Walnut Salad is a terrific way to celebrate National Pear Month.

This scrumptious Pear and Walnut Salad recipe comes from my good friend, Maggie Stoffel. She is an amazing and inventive cook. I love it when she cooks for me and my family. It's an interesting combination of fruit, cheese, nuts and greens. I know you're gonna wanna eat this. I do. Enjoy! It's a terrific salad on its own or as a complement to a main course like California Artisan Pizzas.

Although I cannot eat cow's milk cheese, I can eat goat cheese. Can you? Read the labels to make sure the cheese is right for you.

What You Need

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Pear and Walnut Salad Recipe

Pears, walnuts, and gorgonzola make this Pear and Walnut Salad a real feast.

Pear and Walnut Salad

Adriana
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup fig preserves
  • ½ cup walnut oil
  • 2 pinches each powdered ginger, cayenne pepper, allspice and cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Salad

  • 4 Bosc pears (red are prettiest for this salad)
  • 2 cups mixed spring greens or half baby spinach/half baby arugula

Toppings

  • 3 oz gorgonzola or crumbled feta
  • 1 cup toasted walnut pieces
  • fresh thyme leaves

Instructions
 

Vinaigrette

  • Make the vinaigrette by whisking the five vinaigrette ingredients together until they are completely combined.

Salad

  • Arrange greens in the bottom of the bowl; a wide shallow bowl works nicely.
  • Cut, core and slice the pears into a separate bowl.
  • Toss the pears with the vinaigrette.
  • When you are ready to serve, arrange the pears on the greens.
  • Pour any remaining pear juice/vinaigrette over the fruit and greens.

Toppings

  • Top the salad with the walnuts and the cheese of choice.
  • Sprinkle a few fresh thyme leaves on top for added flavor and color.

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    Recipe Nutrition Information

    This recipe is GF, SF, EF, V*

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    *Allergen Key

    GF = Gluten free | DF = Dairy free | NF = Nut free | SF = Soy free | EF = Egg free | CF = Corn free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan

    Note: If you have serious allergies or sensitivities, to be considered free of these allergens, you need to use products specifically marked "gluten free," etc. There can be cross-contamination in facilities.

    This recipe was originally posted on Recipe Idea Shop in 2011 and updated December 1, 2020.

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