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.
Pear and Walnut Salad
Hi. It’s Lois in someone else’s kitchen. This 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! This Pear and Walnut Salad is an interesting combination of fruit, cheese, nuts and greens. It was beautiful and absolutely scrumptious.
You’re gonna wanna eat this. I know I do. Enjoy! It’s a terrific salad on its own or as a complement to a main course like California Artisan Pizzas.
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Pear and Walnut Salad Recipe
Pear and Walnut Salad
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup fig preserves
- 1/2 cup walnut oil
- 2 pinches each powdered ginger, cayenne pepper, allspice and cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp 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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Pear and Walnut Salad Nutrition
Pear Walnut Salad Nutrition Label
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