There are a few things that I just love in a salad, fruits, nuts and cheese send me over the edge in loving a great salad. One of the best combinations though is in this Caramelized Pear, Pecan, Gorgonzola Noodle Salad. The combination of sweet, nutty and salty is fabulous in a dish like this. The noodles make it hearty without adding in any calories therefore making it a complete meal.
My family is head over heels loving these wonderful Shirataki Noodles from House Foods. They can’t wait until I recipe create again with them or make one of the wonderful dishes I have already made again. The noodles are super easy to work with, all they need is a quick rinse and then a fast 2-3 min. boil. You can then cool them down for a salad like this or toss them in like any other pasta into many dishes, even baked is great!!
The flavor combination in this salad is divine. The lovely pear chunks are quickly caramelized in butter and a little sugar therefor giving them an unbelievably good taste. They pair gorgeously with the pecans and then are set off by the saltiness of the gorgonzola.
The mixed greens add in a healthy crunch and the noodles sop up the simple dressing and hold the whole dish together.
Tofu Shirataki Noodles
Tofu Shirataki Noodles’ texture is fantastic and they are super easy to use. They are gluten free, have no cholesterol, are vegan and super low in calories (10 per serving). This makes this Caramelized Pear, Pecan, Gorgonzola Noodle Salad a winner of dish for summer or anytime!! I find the noodles in the fresh produce section where other tofu is found.

Caramelized Pear, Pecan, Gorgonzola Noodle Salad
Caramelized Pear, Pecan, Gorgonzola Noodle Salad has the perfect balance of sweet and savory for a main course meal.
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Caramelized Pears
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 firm ripe pears, cut into chunks
- 1 tsp. sugar
Salad
- 4 cups fresh mixed greens
- 1/2 cup whole pecans, toasted
- 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 2 packages of Tofu Shirataki noodles, drained, rinsed and boiled for 2 min. then cooled
Instructions
- In a jar, shake together the vinaigrette ingredients. Set aside or refrigerate.
- For the pears, melt the butter in a medium saute pan and add the sugar, stir in the pears and cook for about 6-7 min. or until the pears are tender and slightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl add the noodles and some of the vinaigrette, toss to coat. Add in the greens, pecans, cooled pears and toss. Plate topped with the gorgonzola and more dressing if you like. You will have leftover dressing for another salad.

Comments & Reviews
Amy Desrosiers says
I am such a starvin marvin over here today from all these yummy posts. This looks way too good and perfect for summer!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Amy!
Jeanette says
I know a certain hubby that would love this! He loves Gorgonzola anything so he would love this for sure!! I can’t wait to make it for him!
Tara Noland says
Man, after my own heart, I love gorgonzola too!
Sarah Bailey says
How absolutely delicious does this sound? Let me at that caramalized pear! x
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Sarah!
janis says
There sure is a lot going on in this salad, noodles and pecans and carmelization. It sounds amazing, and I bet it tastes just as good!
Tara Noland says
Yup, lots of deliciousness going on, thanks Janis!
Alicia says
This looks delicious! I’ve never thought to add noodles to a salad but that’s a good idea.
Tara Noland says
The noodles are so versatile, they can be added to so many salads.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
What a pretty looking salad. The combination of pear, pecan and cheese sounds interesting.
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much!
Janeane Davis says
I have had pear, pecan and gorgonzola salad many times. I have never had it with noodles and I have never tried these noodles in particular. I would like to add these noodles to the salad and see if it tastes as good as it looks in your photos!