Romaine Lettuce With Pears Gorgonzola And Candied Walnuts Recipes

PEAR, GORGONZOLA & WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, thyme, mustard, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add lettuce and gently toss to combine. Top with sliced pear, Gorgonzola, walnuts and raisins. Serve immediately.

ROMAINE LETTUCE WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA AND CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and butter the paper.
• In a medium skillet combine the walnuts, sugar and butter; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar begins to turn golden brown.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and pour mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula; cool.This can be done several days before serving the salad. Keep in a covered container.
• In the bowl of a processor, combine the vinegar,honey,mustard and shallot.
• With the machine running,add the olive oil in a thin steady stream for about 1 minute,.
• Just before serving, halve and core the pears, then cut each half into thin strips.
• Combine the lettuce, Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, red onion slices (if using) and salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Place the pear slices attractively on top, drizzle with the dressing and serve.

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.

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
• Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

GORGONZOLA, PEARS AND WALNUTS ON BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Cut each baguette in half lengthwise and then in half widthwise (you will now have 4 top and 4 bottom slices). Distribute pear slices evenly over the 4 bottom slices of bread. Crumble walnut pieces evenly over the pears. Crumble gorgonzola evenly over the pear-walnut combination. Place top half of bread on each of the bottom halves. Wrap in foil and place in 350°F. oven for 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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.

FRESH PEAR & ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salad, toss sliced pear with lemon juice. In a large bowl, toss romaine with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with pear, pecans, cheese and cherries. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.