Arugula-Pear-Blue Cheese Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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A classic Arugula-Pear-Blue Cheese Salad pairs perfectly with most entrees. For a more pungent flavor, use gorgonzola cheese. Ingredients:
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. pear preserves |
1/2 cup champagne vinegar |
1 shallot, sliced |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
1/2 cup olive oil |
8 cups loosely packed arugula |
2 bartlett pears, cut into 6 wedges each |
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled |
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts |
Directions:
1. Process 1/4 cup preserves and next 5 ingredients in a food processor 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth. With processor running, pour oil through food chute in a slow steady, stream, processing until smooth. Transfer to a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl, and stir in remaining 2 Tbsp. pear preserves.
2. Place arugula in a large serving bowl. Top with pears, blue cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
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