Arugula Pear Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

This delightful arugula and pear salad is topped with a light dressing, a sprinkle of blue cheese, and toasted pecans. Serve as a starter at your next dinner party or top with a grilled chicken for an easy meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pecans (pieces)
• 2 pears (any variety)
• 5 ounces arugula
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 Tablespoon shallot (finely minced)
• 1/4 olive oil
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Toast: Place a small skillet over medium heat. Toast the chopped pecans in the dry skillet for 3 minutes, shaking the pan every 15 seconds to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
2. 2Slice: Cut the pears in half and scoop out the core. Thinly slice.
3. 3Assemble: Arrange the arugula on a platter, add the pear slices, and sprinkle on the pecans. Drizzle over the dressing or serve on the side.
4. 4--- Blue Cheese Vinaigrette ---
5. 5Whisk together, the shallots mustard and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly.
6. 6Crumble: Using a fork, mash up the blue cheese.,and stir into the dressing.