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Pear Gorgonzola Salad with Plum Vinaigrette on a wooden table, featuring spring mix greens, sliced red pears, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and a bowl of plum vinaigrette.
Alyssa

Pear Gorgonzola Salad with Plum Vinaigrette

This delicious bed of spring mix greens comes together with pears and gorgonzola cheese, pecans, and a homemade plum dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 157
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby lettuce greens
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red pears
  • 1 cup rough chopped pecans
  • 4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 cup plum vinaigrette
  • 1 cup fresh plums
  • 1 cup water (to cover)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cups olive oil (light)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the chopped plums and water on high until they come to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer and reduce for about 20-30 minutes. Cool.
  2. Combine plum sauce with vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper in a mason jar.
  3. Create the salad in a large bowl combining all the baby lettuces with the pears, pecans, and cheese.
  4. Shake up the dressing and pour 1/2 on the salad. Toss well.
  5. Add more dressing if desired.

Notes

This salad is perfect as a side dish for any meal.