BBQ Chicken, Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

BBQ Chicken, Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

Fresh greens topped with shredded BBQ chicken, sliced pears, chopped walnuts, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. A hearty, delicious salad that's perfect for fall!

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 676kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Salad

1 romaine lettuce heart
1/2 cup shreddedBBQ chicken
1/2 pear sliced
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Dressing

1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage

Instructions

Add lettuce to a shallow bowl or large plate. Top with bbq chicken, pears, red onion, walnuts, and gorgonzola cheese.
Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a small jar or container with a lid. Shake well, then drizzle over salad as desired.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Use any of your favorite types of lettuce
Add or substitute sliced apples
Add dried cranberries or cherries
Substitute shaved Parmesan, feta or goat cheese
Top with balsamic vinaigrette or creamy apple cider vinaigrette
Add crispy onion strings in place of sliced red onion
Add homemade croutons

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