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Pear season is in full swing and you may be looking for some creative ways to use up this fall fruit. While your first thought might be to throw it in a fruit salad or into a smoothie bowl, we think that this autumn favorite deserves the spotlight. Our creamy Pear Gorgonzola Dressing combines the sweet flavor of pears with the sharp and salty taste of Gorgonzola cheese. It’s a unique addition to your fall salad recipes that is sure to impress your holiday guests.
A quick zip in the blender is all it takes to create this Pear Gorgonzola Dressing. Just combine the simple yet flavorful ingredients: Light mayonnaise, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, Gorgonzola cheese and olive oil create a decadent creaminess without too much fat. Minced garlic, white wine vinegar and a dash of black pepper pump up the flavor without many calories. Finally, canned pears and a small amount of pear juice are what really make this salad dressing something special.
Drizzle this dressing over your favorite dark, leafy greens! We love it with arugula, spinach and kale for a seasonal salad that’s packed with nutrition. Throw in some other fall-inspired ingredients that you love, including onions, broccoli, sweet potatoes, apple slices and pecans. Take this one along to your next holiday party and watch as the bowl disappears! 
One serving of this Pear Gorgonzola Dressing contains 84 calories. It counts as three Extras on your Nutrisystem meal plan.
Get some fall inspiration from our seasonal salad recipes! You’ll love the healthy and delicious recipes below:
- Fall Pasta Salad >
- Fig Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette >
- Pomegranate Arugula Salad >
- Fall Spinach Salad with Apple Vinaigrette >
- Farro Roasted Vegetable Salad >
- Arugula Beet Salad with Orange Slices >
- Beetroot and Quinoa Superfood Salad >
- Roasted Turnip Salad >
- Balsamic Beet and Goat Cheese Salad >
- Apple Chicken Cobb Salad >
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Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: 84
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 3 Extras
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 oz. Gorgonzola cheese
- ½ Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ Tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 3 slices of canned pears + 2 Tbsp. pear juice
- 1 dash of black pepper
Directions:
- Blend all the ingredients together until smooth.
