GRILLED GORGONZOLA PEAR SALAD

Grilled Gorgonzola Pear Salad image

I served this at a recent dinner party. The contrast in flavors and textures and the beautiful presentation were a great way to start the evening. -Jennifer Daskevich, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon honey
2 medium pears, halved and cored
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cups fresh arugula

Steps:

Whisk the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, combine cheese, walnuts and honey until blended. Set aside vinaigrette and cheese mixture., Brush pear halves with oil. Place pear halves, cut sides down, on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, 4 minutes. Turn; fill with Gorgonzola mixture. Grill, covered, until pears are lightly browned, 4-6 minutes longer., Drizzle vinaigrette over arugula; toss to coat. Divide between four salad plates; top with pear halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.