Grilled Fruit Gorgonzola Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Fruit Salad Recipes. (Grilled Fruit Gorgonzola Salad). This salad can be eaten in any season using available fruit but is probably best in summer when the selection of pit fruits is at its best. The warm sweetness of the fruit complements the melting lightly pungent creaminess of the cheese and bitter greens.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Grilled Fruit Gorgonzola Salad

Ingredients

⅓ ripe pineapple

peeled

cored

and cut into 1-inch pieces

2 firm ripe peaches or nectarines

1 Anjou pear

1 tablespoon oil

Freshly ground black pepper

⅓ pound crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

15 leaves fresh basil

chopped

10 sprigs Italian flat leaf parsley

chopped

2 cups arugula leaves

chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

Fresh Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.

Step 2

Cut the peaches in half removing the pit. Keeping the skin on the pear cut straight down one side then the opposite leaving the core. Cut the two remaining sides off of the core (the pieces will not be even).

Step 3

Brush a small amount of oil on the pineapple peaches and pear to prevent them from sticking to the grill. Sprinkle all sides of the fruit with pepper. Place the fruit flesh side down on the grill and cook for 10 minutes turning as needed until soft and caramelized.

Step 4

When the fruit is cooked remove from the grill and place on a serving platter. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese and top with chopped basil parsley and arugula. Drizzle with olive oil if desired. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Fruit Gorgonzola Salad

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 317.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.3g 23%

Carbohydrates: 29.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 5.4g 22%

Sugars: 19g

Fat: 18.4g 28%

Saturated Fat: 7.9g 39%

Cholesterol: 40.5mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 6580.7IU 132%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 172mg 287%

Folate: 140.8mcg 35%

Calcium: 344.1mg 34%

Iron: 5.1mg 28%

Magnesium: 59.2mg 21%

Potassium: 622.9mg 17%

Sodium: 424mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 165.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.