Refreshing Pear and Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola, Candied Pecans, and Zesty Lemon-Honey Dressing
_____Ingredients:_____
For the salad:
– 4 cups arugula
– 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
– 1/2 cup candied pecans
For the lemon-honey vinaigrette:
– 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– Salt and pepper to taste
_____Directions:_____
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, thinly sliced pears, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and candied pecans.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
3. Drizzle the lemon-honey vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
4. Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light lunch.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 4 servings