Pear, Gorgonzola, and Pecan Salad

November 3, 2008 | Filed Under Cheese, Fruits, Gorgonzola, Nuts, Pears, Pecans, Salad 

 

 

This summer, while convalescing in bed, using my laptop was one of the few things I could do without feeling pain.  As I caught up with my blog reading, I came across this salad on Bleeding Espresso. 

Later, when I felt better and could go into the kitchen, I made the salad.  I loved it and made it over and over again.  Never got tired of it.   It’s supposed to be a summer salad but if I find the main ingredients like the pears, I plan on making it any time of the year.  I think I’ll try canned pears.  Thanks, Michelle!
 

Pear, Gorgonzola, Pecan Salad

Bleeding Espresso

 

For salad:

  • Salad greens of your choice
  • Pears, washed, sliced in half and cored
  • Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • Raisins
  • Pecans

For dressing*:

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste

* This makes enough dressing for about 2-3 salads depending on personal taste and the size of the salads.

1. In a small bowl, mix together lemon and honey until honey is dissolved.

2. Stir in vinegar, then oil, and adjust for salt and other ingredients.

3. If making individual salad plates (recommended), assemble as shown in the photos with pear sliced in half lengthwise and cored placed in the middle of the plate–or any way you like really. It’s your salad!

4. Be sure to brush the pear slices/halves with lemon juice so they don’t brown before serving.

5. I would also recommend serving the dressing on the side at the table but that’s personal preference. If you’re adding it to the plates, serve immediately so things don’t get soggy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

21 Responses to “Pear, Gorgonzola, and Pecan Salad”

  1. mikky PHILIPPINES
    on November 4th, 2008 at 1:21 am

    mmm… looks refreshing and healthy… :)

  2. Rosa SWITZERLAND
    on November 4th, 2008 at 1:42 am

    A delightful salad! Really flavorful and refined!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  3. michelle of bleeding espresso ITALY
    on November 4th, 2008 at 2:01 am

    I’m so glad you’re enjoying it so much! I guess we never know what can become our comfort foods :)

  4. kat JAPAN
    on November 4th, 2008 at 3:24 am

    this sounds so good, will have to look around for these ingredients!!

  5. Meeta GERMANY
    on November 4th, 2008 at 3:34 am

    yes – all the perfect flavors for a wonderful light dinner! lovely Paz!

  6. Tracy NORWAY
    on November 4th, 2008 at 9:16 am

    OH, lovely…that is my kind of salad! I’ve made similar with walnuts, but can’t wait to try with pecans!! Thank you, Paz! ((HUGS))

  7. gattina SPAIN
    on November 4th, 2008 at 11:06 am

    for me I see pear as more “fall” than “summer”. Your salad I definitely would like to try soon! *kiss and hug*

  8. mari UNITED STATES
    on November 4th, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    Paz, Take it easy. We need you to be strong! We just need you. Period. And those look like Japanese pears – is that right? Those rock. They also get you moving if you, uh, have the need…

  9. Janice UNITED STATES
    on November 4th, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    I love this salad — you just can’t beat the combination of flavors.

  10. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) UNITED STATES
    on November 4th, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    Totally classic combination — one of my favorite salads.

  11. Melinda UNITED STATES
    on November 4th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    this looks so yummy! What does Gorgonzola cheese taste like>?

  12. Jeanne UNITED KINGDOM
    on November 6th, 2008 at 9:05 am

    This is such a classic combination – the tangy cheese, the sweet pears, the crunch of the nuts… Wonderful.

  13. Amy UNITED STATES
    on November 7th, 2008 at 7:57 am

    ~looks so yummy~
    I think it looks like a fall salad~
    I love fruit in my salads~
    last week I made a simple salad of pears, cukes & red onion,
    with my Dijon mustard salad dressing.
    yummy~
    ~Amy~

  14. Sylvia ARGENTINA
    on November 7th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    This is my ind of salad, I love the combination. Pears and gorgonzola are great

  15. Cynthia BARBADOS
    on November 7th, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    I’m definitely making this the next time I’m entertaining.

  16. courtney UNITED STATES
    on November 8th, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    I do love pears. And mixed with the gorganzola, and pecans it sounds incredible.

  17. Paz UNITED STATES
    on November 8th, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    Hi Mikky!

    Cheers, Rosa!

    Hi Michelle: Thanks again for the recipe. ;-)

    Hiya Kat!

    Hi Meeta: I loved it. ;-)

    Hi Tracy: I’ll have to try it with walnuts next time. ;-)

    Hi Gattina: Big hug and kiss right back to you!

    Hi Mari: Thanks, I’m trying to take it easy. ;-) I don’t know if they’re Japanese pears because someone bought them for me. I didn’t do the shopping. Maybe. I’ll have to an eye open for those pears specifically.

    Hi Janice!

    Hi Lydia: Your favorite? Cool!

    Hi Melinda: Let me think about how to describe Gorgonzola for a minute… I’ll get back to you on it. Jeanne describes it as tangy.

    Hi Jeanne: Yes, wonderful! ;-)

    Hi Amy: Your salad with the Dijon mustard sounds delicious!

    Hi Sylvia!

    Hi Cynthia: That’s a nice salad for entertaining. ;-)

    Hi Courtney!

    Thanks, everyone, for stopping by!

    Paz XOXO

  18. Christine UNITED STATES
    on November 10th, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    Beautiful salad, Paz!

  19. Paz UNITED STATES
    on November 11th, 2008 at 8:47 am

    Hi Christine: Thanks! :razz:

    Hey Melinda:
    Lydia gave the perfect description of what Gorgonzola cheese tastes like: “It is a strong blue cheese, with a creamy finish in your mouth.”

    Yes, that’s it! That’s a very accurate description.

    Paz

  20. melinda UNITED STATES
    on November 11th, 2008 at 8:55 am

    hum……thanks……I am not sure I would like it then unless it was mixed with something else as in this recipe. I am not a big fan of blue cheese

  21. Paz UNITED STATES
    on November 15th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    Hi again, Melinda: Well, I used this cheese sparingly since it is not my very favorite cheese but I liked it in this salad. ;-)

    Paz

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