Sweet Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 Anjou pears
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- .13 tsp. fresh-ground pepper
- 6 oz. arugula
- 1 head head romaine lettuce
- 1 oz. domestic blue cheese
- 1/2 chopped pecans
- 1 small red onion
- 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.
unsalted butter, pears, mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, freshground pepper, arugula, head romaine lettuce, blue cheese, pecans, red onion
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/sweet-pear-gorgonzola-salad-3710 (may not work)