Description
A delightful salad combining peppery arugula, sweet pears, creamy Gorgonzola, and crunchy candied pecans, drizzled with a maple-infused balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz arugula or baby spinach
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
- 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the arugula or baby spinach with the thinly sliced pears and dried cranberries in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the crumbled Gorgonzola and roughly chopped candied pecans on top of the salad mix.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best freshness and flavor.
Notes
For optimal texture, dress the salad just before serving. Leftovers can last up to 2 days if the dressing is stored separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, pear, gorgonzola, pecans, healthy, summer, vegetarian