SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA PEARS
Guests will feel like royalty when you serve this elegant yet rustic salad. Here, juicy pears are stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese, dried cherries and pecans and served over spicy arugula.-Sonya Labbe, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brush pears with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; place cut side up in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, cherries and pecans; spoon into pear cavities. In another bowl, combine cider and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved; pour over pears., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally. Set aside pan juices., Place arugula in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil, salt, remaining lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of reserved pan juices. Drizzle over arugula; toss to coat. Serve with pear halves and remaining pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Kamran Afsar
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit. The pears and gorgonzola are a perfect combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Obi Trisha
[email protected]This salad is so delicious and refreshing. The pears and gorgonzola are a perfect combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Alex Shanks
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their greens. The pears and gorgonzola add a lot of flavor, and the dressing is really good.
Blossom Gilpen
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The spinach, gorgonzola, and pears are a perfect combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Tirtha Niraula
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit. The pears and gorgonzola are a perfect combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Vatiz Raja
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach. The pears and gorgonzola add a lot of flavor, and the dressing is really good.
Bimala Thapa magar
[email protected]I was looking for a new salad recipe to try, and this one did not disappoint. The spinach, gorgonzola, and pears were a great combination, and the dressing was flavorful and light. I will definitely be making this again!
Nina Marie
[email protected]This salad is so delicious and refreshing. The pears and gorgonzola are a perfect combination, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
FORTNATE MAKASI
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their greens. The pears and gorgonzola add a lot of flavor, and the dressing is really good.
Kelvin Peter
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of spinach, gorgonzola, and pears is perfect, and the dressing is delicious. I highly recommend it!
Nikisha Strickland
[email protected]I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a hit. The flavors are so fresh and bright, and the dressing is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend it!
Qhamani Nelani
[email protected]This salad was a disappointment. The dressing was too sweet, and the pears were underripe. I would not recommend this recipe.
Master kaos
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one is an exception. The pears and gorgonzola add a lot of flavor, and the dressing is really good. I would definitely recommend this salad.
Mohammed Yassin
[email protected]This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the dressing is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mashraf Bin Mamun
[email protected]I was looking for a new salad recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of spinach, gorgonzola, and pears. The dressing is also really good.
Richard Spalding
[email protected]This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The pears add a nice sweetness, and the gorgonzola gives it a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this again!
Solomon Lihali
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful, and the pears add a nice sweetness. I highly recommend it!
Christopher Hoosier
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of spinach, gorgonzola, and pears was divine, and the dressing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.