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PEAR & PECAN SALAD

This salad combines sweet slices of pear, crunchy toasted pecans, creamy gorgonzola, and bright, tart bursts of pomegranate, tying it all together with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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FOR THE SALAD

9 oz. 80 Acres Farms PLANTOPIA

1 large pear, sliced

1/2 cup pecans, whole

1/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled

1/4 cup pomegranate arils

FOR THE DRESSING

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 tbsp. honey

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients.
  2. Gently whisk together until well blended. Set aside.
  3. In a shallow serving bowl, add the PLANTOPIA. Layer sliced pears.
    Note: For dramatic display, fan five slices of pear, out from the center towards the edge of the bowl.
  4. Sprinkle remaining ingredients over salad.
  5. Drizzle with dressing and enjoy!