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Gorgonzola Cheese Cups with Pear & Walnut Green Salad Recipe

These fun crispy cheese cups are the perfect way to show off a fresh fall salad of pears and hazelnuts.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy Appetizers
Servings: 8 Salad Cups
Calories: 135kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and flour.
  • Heat a small, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Be sure the pan is fully heated before adding the cheese. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan mixture into a 4-inch circle in the middle of the skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Gorgonzola cheese over the Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook until the circle starts to hold together as you lift it off of the pan and the bottom is starting to brown, about 1 to 1½ minutes.
  • Using an offset spatula, lift the circle of cheese from the pan and flip to the other side. Cook for an additional 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Gently press the circle into a muffin tin. Repeat with the remaining cheese, to make a total of 8 cheese cups. Let the cheese cups cool completely in the muffin tin. When ready to use, carefully lift them out of the tin.
  • In a medium bowl, combine spring mix, toasted hazelnuts, pear, and a simple vinaigrette made of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Only use enough vinaigrette to lightly dress the salad.
  • Place the cheese cups on a serving platter and gently fill with the salad.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Filled Cups | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 0.3mg