Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad with Pears, Apples, or Cranberries

January 23, 2026
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Ready to elevate your salad game? Try this delicious candied walnut and gorgonzola salad that’s perfect for shaking things up! The combination of crunchy walnuts and creamy gorgonzola takes center stage, but feel free to get creative by adding cranberries, pears, or apples for an extra burst of flavor. Let’s get tossing and make every meal exciting!
Ready to elevate your salad game? Try this delicious candied walnut and gorgonzola salad that’s perfect for shaking things up! The combination of crunchy walnuts and creamy gorgonzola takes center stage, but feel free to get creative by adding cranberries, pears, or apples for an extra burst of flavor. Let’s get tossing and make every meal exciting!

Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad

Ready to take your salad to the next level? Dive into this mouthwatering candied walnut and gorgonzola salad! The crunchy walnuts paired with creamy gorgonzola is a match made in foodie heaven.

But don’t stop there—get creative! Toss in some sweet cranberries, juicy pears, or crisp apples for an extra flavor explosion!

Let’s make every meal an adventure! Who’s ready to get tossing?

Looking for more yummy salad recipes? Try our bacon broccoli cauliflower salad, yummy beet pear goat cheese salad, and Mom’s famous baked potato salad recipe.

walnut gorgonzola salad

All you need to make this green salad are a few simple ingredients:

  • walnuts pieces
  • granulated sugar
  • mixed greens
  • olive oil
  • dried cranberries, pears, or apples
  • crumbled Gorgonzola
  • raspberry vinaigrette
  • white vinegar

In a skillet over medium heat, toss in some walnuts and sugar. Keep stirring until the sugar melts into a beautiful light brown syrup that perfectly coats the nuts. Once done, spread them out on a cutting board or parchment paper to cool.

gorgonzola and walnut salad

In a skillet over medium heat, toss in some walnuts and sugar. Keep stirring until the sugar melts into a beautiful light brown syrup that perfectly coats the nuts. Once done, spread them out on a cutting board or parchment paper to cool.

gorgonzola salad

pear gorgonzola and walnut salad

In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Once combined, drizzle this delicious dressing over your salad greens for a burst of flavor!

Sprinkle on top of your salad the gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, and cranberries / sliced pears / choopped apples.

salad gorgonzola apple walnuts

Sprinkle on top of your salad the gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, and cranberries / sliced pears / choopped apples.

Not only is it a feast for the eyes, but it’s also a delightful twist that’ll make your taste buds dance. Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to something exciting!

gorgonzola salad

Not only is it a feast for the eyes, but it’s also a delightful twist that’ll make your taste buds dance. Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to something exciting!

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet walnuts and tangy gorgonzola cheese! Each bite is a flavor explosion that you won’t be able to resist!

apple gorgonzola salad

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet walnuts and tangy gorgonzola cheese! Each bite is a flavor explosion that you won’t be able to resist!
 

 

Elevate your salads with a delicious candied walnut and gorgonzola mix, and feel free to add cranberries, pears, or apples for an extra flavor boost!

Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad with Pears, Apples, or Cranberries

Beth Gorden
Ready to elevate your salad game? Try this delicious candied walnut and gorgonzola salad that’s perfect for shaking things up! The combination of crunchy walnuts and creamy gorgonzola takes center stage, but feel free to get creative by adding cranberries, pears, or apples for an extra burst of flavor. Let’s get tossing and make every meal exciting
5 from 3 votes
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Course Salad
Cuisine salad
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup walnut pieces
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar I use extra fine
  • 3 cups salad greens
  • 1 cup slced pears, chopped apples, or cranberries
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Dressing

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon raspberry vinaigrett
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet over medium heat, toss in some walnuts and sugar. Keep stirring until the sugar melts into a beautiful light brown syrup that perfectly coats the nuts. Once done, spread them out on a cutting board or parchment paper to cool
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Once combined, drizzle this delicious dressing over your salad greens for a burst of flavor
  • Sprinkle on top of your salad the gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, and cranberries / sliced pears / choopped apples
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Beth Gorden is the creative multi-tasking creator of 123 Homeschool 4 Me. As a busy homeschooling mother of six, she strives to create hands-on learning activities and worksheets that kids will love to make learning FUN! With over 20 years educating children, she has created over 1 million pages of printables to help teach kids alphabet, math, science, English grammar, history, and so much more! Beth is also the creator of 2 additional sites with even more educational activities and FREE printables - www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com and www.preschoolplayandlearn.com. Beth studied at the University of Northwestern where she got a double major to make her effective at teaching children while making education FUN!

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  1. 5 stars
    Love the flavor and color

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  2. 5 stars
    I’m always looking for a different salad to mix things up and keep them intersting. This was perfect

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  3. 5 stars
    I’m adding this to my lunch rotation

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