GORGONZOLA PEAR TOSSED SALAD

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Tired of tossed salads? Here's an irresistible variation featuring pears that makes an attractive and tasty first course. The cheese and pecans are nice additions. You'll appreciate how easy it is. -Melinda Singer, Malibu, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 medium pears, quartered and cored
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
12 cups spring mix salad greens
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1-1/2 cups balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place pears in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with cooking juices., In a large salad bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, cheese and pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 12 serving plates; top each with two pear pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.