Autumn salad with pears and gorgonzola

I love salads with lots of texture and flavor, and this fall salad is perfect. Sweet pears, honey Dijon dressing, crunchy pecans, and creamy gorgonzola cheese create a delicious fall dish that’s hard to resist.

Autumn salad with pears and gorgonzola

This fall salad with pears and gorgonzola is a healthy addition to your fall table. The combination of fresh ingredients provides a burst of flavor in every bite. It is simple and elegant, a perfect accompaniment to quick dinners and the vacationFor more fall salad ideas, try this Cobb Salad from Leftover Turkey Harvest and Autumn Kale Salad with Chicken.

Why You’ll Love This Fall Salad Recipe

I love adding apples or pears to my fall salads, they give it the perfect crunch and sweet touch! I add some pecans for crunch and some creamy cheese and I’m in heaven! I first shared this recipe back in October 2008 when I started this website. It’s a recipe I make over and over again every fall.

• Perfect blend of flavors: The sweetness of the pears and honey balances the acidity of the gorgonzola and red wine vinegar.
• Quick and easy: This fall salad is ready in minutes: whip up a quick vinaigrette, slice the pear, and toss everything together in a large bowl.
• Dietary restrictions: This healthy fall salad works for a variety of diets, including vegetarian, Suitable for Weight Watchersand low carb.

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Ingredients for autumn salad

With its sweet, salty, and tangy flavors, you’ll want to make this fall salad all season long. Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements.

• Pears: Any ripe pear, such as Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou, will work.
• Gorgonzola It is a strong and spicy cheese that contrasts very well with the sweet pears.
• Green leafy vegetables: For more texture, use a mix of greens, such as baby greens, baby spinach, arugula or radicchio.
• Pecan nuts Adds a crunchy touch.
• Fall Salad Dressing: Red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper and olive oil are the best dressing for this pear and gorgonzola salad.

How to make autumn salad

Here’s how to make this easy fall salad with pears and gorgonzola. The recipe card below provides complete instructions.

1. Prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk together the fall salad dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar.
2. Prepare the salad: Place the vegetables, pears, gorgonzola and walnuts in a large bowl.
3. How to serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss to coat.

Variations

• Fresh fruit: Replace the pear with an apple.
• Nuts: Add dried cranberries or dates.
• Cheese: Substitute blue cheese or goat cheese.
• Balls: Replace pecans with walnuts or almonds. For added flavor, toast them in the oven or in a pan on the stove, or use candied pecans.
• Onions: Add thinly sliced ​​shallots or red onion.
• Acid: Substitute red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
• Sweetener: Use maple syrup instead of honey.

What to serve with this autumn salad

This impressive yet simple fall salad is great for everything from a quick meal to a weeknight. dinner for your Thanksgiving table. Here are some serving suggestions:

Storage

• Eat immediately: Once you’ve mixed everything together, eat it immediately. If you store it, the leaves will wilt and the pear will turn brown.
• Prepare ahead of time: If you’re making this fall harvest salad for Thanksgiving and want to prepare some of it ahead of time, make the vinaigrette and chop the walnuts a day ahead of time.

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