Autumn Salad with Pears and Gorgonzola

I love a good salad with lots of texture and flavors and this fall salad nails it. Sweet pears, honey Dijon dressing, crunchy pecans, and creamy gorgonzola cheese make for a delicious fall meal that’s hard to resist.

Autumn salad with pears and gorgonzola

This fall pear and gorgonzola salad is a healthy addition to your fall table. The combination of fresh ingredients delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. It’s simple and elegant, a perfect garnish for quick dinners and on holidays. For more fall salad ideas, try this Leftover Turkey Harvest Cobb Salad 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 add the perfect crunch and sweetness! Add some pecans for crunch and some cream cheese and I’m in heaven! I first shared this recipe in October 2008 when I started this website. This is a recipe I make again and again every fall.

• A perfect combination of flavors: The sweetness of the pears and honey balances the sharpness 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 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 savory flavors, you’ll want to make this fall salad all season long. Scroll to the recipe card for the exact measurements.

• Pears: Any ripe pear, such as Bartlett, Bosc or Anjou, will work.
• Gorgonzola is a strong, tangy cheese that contrasts well with the sweet pears.
• Leafy vegetables: For added texture, use a mix of greens, such as baby greens, baby spinach, arugula, or radicchio.
• Pecans add crunch.
• Fall Salad Dressing: Red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, and olive oil make the best dressing for this pear and gorgonzola salad.

How to make an autumn salad

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

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

Variations

• Fresh fruits: Swap the pear for an apple.
• Dried fruits: Add dried cranberries or dates.
• cheese: Substitute blue cheese or goat cheese.
• Nuts: Replace the pecans with walnuts or almonds. For extra flavor, toast them in the oven or in a pan on the stove or use candied pecans.
• onions: Add thinly sliced ​​shallot or red onion.
• acid: Replace red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
• Sweetener: Use maple syrup instead of honey.

What to serve with this fall salad

This impressive yet simple fall salad is excellent for anything from a quick weeknight dinner on your Thanksgiving table. Below are some serving suggestions:

Storage

• Eat immediately: Once you throw it all together, eat it right away. If stored, the greens will dry out and the pear will brown.
• Preliminary preparation: If you’re making this fall Thanksgiving salad and want to make some of it ahead of time, make the vinaigrette and chop the pecans a day ahead.

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