Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

A vibrant blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet elements, this salad offers an alluring mix of crisp and smooth textures.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 a small lemon)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 medium shallot (minced)
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 5 ounces baby arugula
• 2 small pears (your favorite variety, cored and thinly sliced)
• 2 ounces crumbled gorgonzola cheese
• 2 ounces walnuts (toasted if desired and coarsely chopped, see recipe note #1)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and shallot together in a medium bowl. Add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. 2Place arugula in a large bowl; drizzle with about half of the dressingand toss well to coat.
3. 3Transfer salad to serving platter and tuck pear slices into dressed arugula so that they're visible and well distributed. Spoon or drizzle desired amount of remaining dressing over salad and pear slices. Evenly sprinkle gorgonzola cheese and walnuts over salad and serve.