Arugula,Pear,Blue Cheese Salad

By GadgetGirl

A classic Arugula-Pear-Blue Cheese Salad pairs perfectly with most entrees. For a more pungent flavor, use gorgonzola cheese. Dr. L. Reisling is delicate and crisp and would pair well with this salad.

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

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from southernliving.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.