Sweet Pear and Gorgonzola Salad Recipe

Name: Sweet Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 Anjou pears; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp. maple syrup; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; .⅓ tsp. fresh-ground pepper; 6 oz. arugula; 1 head head romaine lettuce; 1 oz. domestic blue cheese; 1/2 chopped pecans; 1 small red onion

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 Anjou pears
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
.⅓ tsp. fresh-ground pepper
6 oz. arugula
1 head head romaine lettuce
1 oz. domestic blue cheese
1/2 chopped pecans
1 small red onion

1
Melt the butter over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
2
Add the pear slices and cook until the pears are golden but still slightly firm to the touch -- about 6 minutes.
3
Set aside.
4
Combine the mustard, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a small bowl.
5
Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
6
Season with the salt and pepper.
7
Toss the arugula, romaine, blue cheese, pecans, onion, and prepared pears together with the dressing in a large bowl.
8
Serve immediately.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, 2 Anjou pears, 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Sweet Pear and Gorgonzola Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Sweet Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

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