Gorgonzola Pear Salad Recipe

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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, Tarzana, California

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Gorgonzola Pear Salad Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

15 25 40

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

Directions

Place pears in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally with cooking juices.
In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, cheese and pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 12 serving plates; top each with two pear pieces. Yield: 12 servings.

Gorgonzola Apple Salad: Substitute tart apples for the pears.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 303 calories, 23 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 716 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Gorgonzola Pear Salad in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2009, p33