SWEET PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Sweet Pear and Gorgonzola Salad


Sweet Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Source: Country Living

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 Anjou pears, each cored and cut into 12 slices
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
6 ounces arugula
1 head head romaine lettuce, washed, trimmed, and cut
1 ounce (about 1/3 cup) domestic blue cheese, such as Black River Blue, crumbled
1/2 chopped pecans
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Melt the butter over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the pear slices and cook until the pears are golden but still slightly firm to the touch, about 6 minutes. Set aside.

Combine the mustard, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper.

Toss the arugula, romaine, blue cheese, pecans, onion, and prepared pears together with the dressing in a large bowl.

Serve immediately.