Pear and Walnut Salad
Pears, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese in a fig vinaigrette over spinach or spring greens, so amazing.
Servings: 6
Calories: 474kcal
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup fig preserves
- ½ cup walnut oil
- 2 pinches powdered ginger
- 2 pinches cayenne pepper
- 2 pinches allspice
- 2 pinches 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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Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1253IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg