Spring Greens with Pears, Gorgonzola & Glazed Walnuts

This Spring Greens Salad combines tender greens with ripe pears, mango slices, and crunchy glazed walnuts. Tossed with a tangy Gorgonzola balsamic vinaigrette, it’s a refreshing and elegant salad perfect for any occasion.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

6 servings

Ingredients

1 egg white

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, divided

Dash salt

½ cup walnut pieces

1 tablespoon walnut oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

2 tablespoons Gorgonzola crumbles

1 5-ounce bag spring mix salad blend

2 small ripe pears, thinly sliced

1 mango, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions

Preheat oven to 300°F.
Combine the egg white, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and salt in large bowl. Stir in walnuts, tossing to coat. Spread walnuts on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake 25 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned, stirring once. Remove from oven. Stir walnuts to release from foil; set aside.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, Gorgonzola crumbles and remaining 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
On each of 6 salad plates, arrange spring mix salad, pear slices, mango slices and glazed walnuts. Drizzle each serving with prepared vinaigrette.