Arugula-Pear Salad

Arugula-Pear Salad

Portions:8
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Equipment

Ingredients

DRESSING

  • ⅓ cup fig preserves
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

SALAD

  • 6 cups torn arugula
  • 2 medium pears thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese 2 oz
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans toasted

Instructions

  • In food processor, place all dressing ingredients.
  • Cover; process until smooth.
  • On serving platter or individual plates, arrange arugula and pears.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.
  • Drizzle with dressing.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Kitchen Secrets

To toast nuts, sprinkle in ungreased skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown.
This assertive-flavored salad is great paired with mildly seasoned meat or poultry.
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Course Fruit / Salad
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