Pears are one of the most popular fruits worldwide – and for good reason!
Low in calories and boasting a skin rich in phytonutrients, this sweet and juicy fruit is as tasty as it is good for you. From a savory addition to grilled meats and salads to a sweet and syrupy dessert, pears are a versatile fruit that is in season just in time for the autumn months.
Pear, Gorgonzola, & Beet Salad
8
serving90
minutes180
kcal1
hourEarthy beets and juicy pears come together to create a mixed green salad that is flavorful and filling.
Ingredients
- 4 cups
pear, thinly sliced
- 2
beets
- 4 oz
Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 Tbsp
lemon juice
- ¼ cup
extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup
balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp
salt
- ¼ tsp
black pepper
- 2 tsp
Dijon mustard
- 1
large shallot, chopped
- 5 oz
mixed salad greens
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350°F.
Peel and wash the beets. Leave the beets wet and wrap each in a separate piece of foil.
Place the beets on a baking sheet and bake for 90 minutes or until tender.
When cooled, unwrap the beets and cut them into small pieces. Mix the sliced pears with lemon juice in a bowl.
Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour.
Place the beets and Gorgonzola into 2 separate bowls. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Whisk together a vinaigrette with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, ground pepper, Dijon mustard, and chopped shallot in a bowl.
Put mixed greens in a large serving bowl. Add the pears, beets, and cheese on top of the greens. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.
- Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories—180 / Total Fat—12g / Saturated Fat—4g / Sodium—84mg / Carbohydrate—17g / Dietary Fiber—3g / Sugar –11g / Protein —4g
