Description
When I first made this Pear Salad with Gorgonzola and Candied Walnuts, I was searching for a dish that could be both elegant and simple
Ingredients
For the Salad
5 ounces salad greens, chopped (half baby arugula, half little gem lettuce)
2 large ripe pears, diced
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
6 ounces candied walnuts (homemade or store-bought)
4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
For the Dijon Vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
To Make the Dijon Vinaigrette
Step 1: Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper to a mason jar
Step 2: Cover the jar and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until the vinaigrette is fully emulsified
Step 3: Alternatively, whisk all the vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth and combined
To Assemble the Salad
Step 4: In a large salad bowl, add the chopped salad greens
Step 5: Top the greens with the diced pears, diced avocado, sliced red onion, candied walnuts, and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Step 6: Drizzle the salad evenly with the prepared Dijon vinaigrette
Step 7: Toss everything gently until all the ingredients are lightly coated with dressing
Step 8: Taste the salad and season with extra salt and black pepper if needed
Step 9: Serve immediately and enjoy
