Name: Arugula-Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium pear(s) thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 bunch(es) arugula cleaned; 2.5 oz gorgonzola cheese about 1⁄3 cup, crumbled; 0.25 cup(s) fat free vegetable broth reduced-sodium; 4 tsp olive oil; 0.5 fl oz white wine or cider vinegar; 1 medium clove(s) garlic clove(s) bruised; 0.125 tsp black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

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Total Time: 8 min
Prep: 8 min
Cook: 0 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Pears and Gorgonzola cheese are a favorite combination in Italian cuisine, especially after a meal. Why not serve this elegant salad as a last course?

Ingredients

pear(s)

1 medium, thinly sliced

fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp

arugula

1 bunch(es), cleaned

gorgonzola cheese

2½ oz, about 1⁄3 cup, crumbled

fat free vegetable broth

¼ cup(s), reduced-sodium

olive oil

4 tsp

white wine

½ fl oz, or cider vinegar

garlic clove(s)

1 medium clove(s), bruised

black pepper

⅛ tsp, freshly ground, or to taste

Instructions

Combine the pear with the lemon juice in a small bowl; toss to coat. Arrange the arugula and pear slices on a platter.
To prepare the dressing, combine the cheese, broth, oil, vinegar, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl; let stand at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, then remove the garlic. Yields 1 1/2 cups per serving.

Notes

The salad and the dressing can be made ahead of time, refrigerated for up to eight hours, then combined just before serving.Bruising garlic helps release its flavor. Here’s how: Place a peeled clove on a cutting board and flatten it slightly with the side of a large knife.

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