SPINACH-PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS AND PEAR VINAIGRETTE

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Spinach-Pear Salad With Gorgonzola, Walnuts and Pear Vinaigrette image

This sounds really good. I cut this recipe out of one of those Reiman publication inserts with coupons.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted (about 3 ounces)
1 (15 ounce) can s&w california sun pears in light syrup, drained, reserving 1/4 of the syrup
2 teaspoons honey mustard or 2 teaspoons mustard, sweetened with honey to taste
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups Baby Spinach or 8 cups other tender salad greens
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 3 ounces) or 3/4 cup other blue cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • To make pear vinaigrette, combine reserved pear syrup, honey mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk in olive oil.
  • Just before serving, gently toss together the toasted walnuts, drained pears, pear vinaigrette, spinach and Gorgonzola.

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