Candied Walnut Pear And Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

CANDIED WALNUT, PEAR, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, butter and water over low heat.
• Cook until sugar is just melted.
• Pour mixture over walnuts on waxed paper to cool.
• Mix olive oil and vinegar.
• In salad bowl, toss lettuce, gorgonzola, cooled walnuts and pears with olive oil and vinegar.
• Season with cracked pepper and serve on individual salad plates.

GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, pear halves and salt; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a salad bowl, combine the greens, chopped pears, tomato, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing; toss to coat. Serve with pepper if desired. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

PEAR SALAD I

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange pear slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Pour port wine into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until the wine is reduced by 1/2. Remove from the heat and cool. Pour the cooled wine into a blender or food processor, and add the shallots, garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Puree until smooth.
• Divide the salad greens evenly between four serving plates. Arrange some of the broiled pear slices over each pile of greens. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle dressing over each plate, then sprinkle with walnuts. If you like, this can also be made in one large bowl instead of individual servings.