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Grilled Pear Salad Recipe

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    4 Servings

Ingredients

For the Salad:
  • 2 medium Pears, Ripe
  • 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
  • 6 cups Arugula
  • 2/3 cup Pecans, Halved
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 2/3 cup Gorgonzola Cheese, Crumbled
For the Honey Balsamic Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Slice pears width-wise into rings about 1/2" - 3/4" thick. Remove the seeds.
  3. Brush pear slices with canola oil and place on grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until noticeable grill marks form.
  4. Meanwhile, place pecans on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-6 minutes, or until you can just begin to smell them. (Tip: Watch pecans closely as you toast them. They can burn quickly!)
  5. Divide the arugula into 4 equal-sized portions. Top with toasted pecans, dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and warm grilled pear slices.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, orange juice, brown mustard, salt and pepper until well combined.
  7. Drizzle salad with honey balsamic dressing.
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