Pear, walnut and gorgonzola salad
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Background
This pear, walnut and gorgonzola salad is a lovely and easy lunch or starter in the autumn. Serve it with wholesome bread or oat biscuits.
Ingredients
- 2 pears
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed apple juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp chopped chives
- 100g walnuts
- 100g watercress or rocket (arugula) leaves
- 150g gorgonzola
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Mix the apple juice with the oil and the chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.
- Peel and core the pears, then slice them thinly. Drizzle the dressing on top of them.
- In a saucepan fry the walnut kernels without oil, until aromatic. Set aside then chop roughly.
- Rinse the watercress leaves and drain thoroughly.
- Sprinkle the leaves on plates, arrange the pear slices, then sprinkle the walnut and crumble the cheese on top. Drizzle the dressing over.
© 2026 Copyright CookTogether
Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Seasonal - Snacks - Starter
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Common Fruits - Dairy
- Health and Diet: - Gluten Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
You might also like
Recent Recipes
-
Miso Soup with Bok Choy and Tempeh
This miso soup with bok choy and tempeh is a...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Tofu and Prawn Stir-Fry
This tofu and prawn stir-fry is a quick, high-protein dish...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Cottage Cheese Oat Pancakes with Poppy Seeds
These cottage cheese oat pancakes with poppy seeds are a...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Pistachio and Oat Cheesecake
This pistachio and oat cheesecake is a simple, nourishing bake...
Recipe by Dinna |
Site Search – use quotes ” ” for an exact phrase match
Recent Posts
-
How to Make Cottage Cheese
How to Make Cottage Cheese (Easy Method)
Post by Wholeness | -
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut a simple yet remarkably versatile fermented cabbage, has a...
Post by Dinna | -
How to make kefir
The exact origin of kefir remains shrouded in mystery, but...
Post by Dinna |
Like Us On Facebook …








