CHIK'N, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA ON MESCLUN

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Number Of Ingredients 10

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1/2 cup olive oil vinaigrette salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 teaspoon sugar
1 red pear, cored and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups Morningstar Farms® Meal Starters veggie chicken chik'n strips
6 cups mesclun or torn mixed lettuce spring greens
1/4 cup walnuts pieces, toasted*
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

1. In small bowl stir together salad dressing and basil. Set aside.2. In large nonstick skillet heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Stir in onion and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in pear slices, Chik'n Strips and remaining oil. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.3. Meanwhile, arrange mesclun on 4 serving plates. Top with pear mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with salad dressing mixture. Serve immediately.*NOTE: To toast walnuts, spread evenly on baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring once or twice.

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