Simple but with complex flavors, this salad is easy to put together but looks elegant. I serve it with a raspberry-walnut vinaigrette.
Mixed Green Salad with Gorgonzola, Pears and Sweet-Spicy Pecans:
(serves 4)
1 bag pre-washed mixed greens (or your preference)
Gorgonzola, chopped or crumbled into small cubes
Sweet-Spicy Pecans
Anjou pears, thinly sliced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Salad dressing
Directions:
Fan out pear slices around the plate, mound greens in the center. Top with Gorgonzola, pecans and season with salt and pepper. Dress lightly and serve.
5 comments:
Putting nuts in salads is a great idea. They add crunch, but are more interesting and nutritious than croutons. In addition to pecans, I've had good experiences with walnuts, almonds, and pepitas (pumpkin seeds).
That is a wonderful sounding salad!
Always an excellent combination, one of my favorite salads.
My mouth is watering.. love the combination of pears, gorgonzola & the sweet nuts - YUM! Also, very pretty presentation! =)
I got your comment about my Dad's sauce.. thank you so much =) And it's so true.. I mean the stuff we've grown up with, most of us don't think about not having it at some point.. so yes, getting those recipes and other lessons in is a lesson I've learned. =)
Thanks all!
Peabody - I always loved this salad but for some reason never made it at home...now it's my staple. :)
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