Arugula Salad with Pears and Gorgonzola

By cirql8or

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee, 2008

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can pear halves, drained and sliced, reserve 2 tablespoons juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil and vinegar dressing
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups baby arugala
• 4 tablespoons Gorgonzola, crumbled
• 4 tablespoons glazed pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons reserved pear juice and olive oil and vinegar dressing. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add arugula and toss to coat.

Divide dressed arugula among 4 chilled salad plates. Top each salad with 4 pear slices, Gorgonzola, and pecans. Serve immediately.