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arugula salad in a white bowl with pears, walnuts, gorgonzola, and blackberries.
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5 from 1 vote

Pear, Walnut & Gorgonzola Salad

This pretty pear, walnut, and gorgonzola salad looks impressive but it is incredibly simple to throw together. It is perfect for a healthy side dish for a weeknight meal of roasted salmon and baked sweet potato.
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gorgonzola Salad
Servings: 5

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Salad spinner
  • Mason jar or small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 5 ounces baby arugula
  • 2 small pears
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel
  • 1/3 cup gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/3 cup blackberries
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

For the Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • Dash of sea salt & ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add dressing ingredients to a jar and shake well to combine.
  • In a large bowl, add all of the salad ingredients. Pour the dressing over top and then toss to coat everything evenly in the dressing. Serve!

Notes

Balsamic vinaigrette can be prepped 3-4 days in advance and stored in the fridge in a jar or airtight container until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.2recipe | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g