Autumn salad with pears and gorgonzola

I love a salad that's rich in texture and flavor, and this fall salad does it all. Sweet pears, honey Dijon dressing, crunchy pecans, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese make for a delicious fall dish that's hard to resist.

Autumn salad with pears and gorgonzola

This fall salad with pears and gorgonzola is a healthy addition to the fall table. The combination of fresh ingredients brings flavor to every bite. Simple and elegant, it’s the perfect quick dinner or holiday side dish. If you need more fall salad ideas, try this Leftover Turkey Harvest Cobb Salad and this Fall Kale Salad with Chicken.

Why You'll Love This Fall Salad Recipe

I love adding apples or pears to my fall salads. They add the perfect crunch and sweetness! Add pecans for crunch and creamy cheese and it’s heaven! I first shared this recipe in October 2008, when I started this website. It’s a recipe I make every fall.

• A perfect harmony of flavors: The sweetness of the pears and honey balances the spiciness of the gorgonzola and red wine vinegar.
• Quick and easy: This fall salad can be prepared in minutes. Just make a quick vinaigrette, chop the pears, and mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.
• Dietary restrictions: This healthy fall salad is perfect for a variety of diets, including vegetarian, Weight Watchers-friendly, and low-carb.

If you make this fall salad recipe, I'd love to see it! Tag me in a photo or video on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook!

Fall Salad Ingredients

A sweet, tangy, and tangy combination, this fall salad is one you'll want to make all year round. Please check the recipe card for exact ingredient measurements.

• ship: Any ripe pear is fine, including Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou.
• Gorgonzola A strong, spicy cheese that contrasts nicely with the sweet pears.
• Leafy greens: For a richer texture, use a mix of greens, such as baby leaves, baby spinach, arugula, or radicchio.
• Pecan Add some crunch.
• Fall Salad Dressing: The best dressing for this pear and gorgonzola salad is red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

How to Make a Fall Salad

Here's how to make a simple fall salad with pears and gorgonzola cheese. Detailed instructions are included in the recipe card below.

1. Make the Vinaigrette: Combine fall salad dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar.
2. Making the salad: In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, pears, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans.
3. How to serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetables to coat them.

strain

• Fresh fruit: Try replacing the pear with an apple.
• Dried fruit: Add dried cranberries or dates.
• cheese: You can substitute it with blue cheese or goat cheese.
• nuts: Substitute walnuts or almonds for the pecans. For extra flavor, toast them in the oven or in a pan on the stovetop, or use candied pecans.
• onion: Add thinly sliced ​​shallots or red onions.
• mountain: Use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice instead of red wine vinegar.
• sweetener: Use maple syrup instead of honey.

What to serve with this fall salad

This impressive yet simple fall salad is great for everything from a quick weeknight dinner to a Thanksgiving table. Here are some serving suggestions.

save

• Eat immediately: Once you throw everything together, eat it right away. If you store it, the leaves will wilt and the pears will turn brown.
• Prepare in advance: If you're making this fall harvest salad for Thanksgiving and want to prep some of it ahead of time, make the vinaigrette and chop the pecans a day ahead.

More Fall Salad Recipes You'll Love