Chicken Gorgonzola Pear Salad Recipes

CHICKEN, GORGONZOLA, PEAR, AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• If roasting the pears, cut into wedges leaving skin on, and cutting out the core.
• Place on a baking sheet in a preheated 350 degree oven and cook about 15 minutes or until fork tender.
• Divide the salad greens onto four individual plates.
• Place the chicken, walnuts, pears, onions, and gorgonzola cheese on top of the greens.
• To make the dressing, mix the vinegar in a bowl with salt and pepper until the salt dissolves.
• Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Drizzle the dressing onto each plate and serve immediately.
• For The Candied Walnuts: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the walnuts on a baking sheet and bake about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle on the sugar and toss with the walnuts to coat.
• Add a teaspoon or two of water and toss again.
• Bake another 3 or 4 minutes until the walnuts are crisp and lightly browned.
• Coarsely chop and cool.

GORGONZOLA AND PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Place lettuce on serving platter. Top with tuna, cheese, walnuts and pear slices.
• Drizzle Dijon dressing over salad.

CHICKEN, GORGONZOLA, & PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Add chicken, walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese and toss lightly.
• Place greens on individual salad plates.
• Arrange sliced pears in fan shape along one side on top of greens.
• With slotted spoon, divide the chicken mixture equally among plates.
• Drizzle any dressing remaining in bowl over pears and greens.

PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• To make Vinaigrette------------------.
• Mix vinegar, salt, mustard in a blender or food processor.
• Very slowly pour in the oil while processor is on.
• Process until an emulsion forms.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Add shallots& pepper.
• Best to make it fresh but may be stored for a few days in the fridge.
• ---Salad-----------------------.
• Toss greens with most of the vinaigrette.
• Divide among 4 plates.
• Decorate with pear slices and crumbled cheese.
• Coarsely chop the walnuts and put on top of salad.
• Drizzle the last of the vinaigrette over top.

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.