Salted Pecan, Pear, & Gorgonzola Salad |
Author: Two Thirds Cup
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 10 mins
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup whole pecans
- ¼ tsp unrefined sea salt
- pinch of pepper
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 fresh pear
- ¼ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add the olive oil.
- Add pecans to the pan and stir until lightly coated with oil.
- Sprinkle pecans with salt and pepper.
- Cook on medium-low until pecans appear slightly darker and have a toasted flavor. About 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Tear the greens and place them in a bowl.
- Wash and slice the pear into lengthwise pieces or cubes and place in the bowl.
- Add gorgonzola and pecans to the salad and toss until well mixed.
- Divide the salad into four parts and serve on plates with a vinaigrette dressing and a pinch of ground pepper on top.
Recipe by Two Thirds Cup at https://twothirdscup.com/salted-pecan-pear-gorgonzola-salad/
3.2.2024