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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups salad mix-lettuces, greens, spinach tightly packed
- 2 cups arugula tightly packed
- 4 fresh pears ripe, quartered and sliced lengthwise into 6 slices
- 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 lemons juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place walnuts onto sheet pan and into oven for 7-9 minutes until toasted, set aside. Measure maple syrup into a sauce pan over medium heat, cook until golden brown and 240°F. Stir in nuts and mix well. Pour and separate onto a sheet pan. Cool.
- Assemble the salad mix and arugula in a bowl. Top with the sliced pears, cheese and walnuts.
- Drizzle the salad with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and squeezed lemon juice.
Chef's Narrative
Combined with nutty arugula, the fresh, ripe sweetness of pear is contrasted with a toasty walnut crunch.
Recipe Substitutions
Vegan Option: Make this recipe dairy-free and vegan by changing out gorgonzola cheese with a dairy-free cheese alternative.
Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories Per Serving: 340, Total Fat: 21g, Saturated: 3.5g, Sodium: 170mg, Potassium: 256mg, Carbohydrate: 36g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Protein: 5g
Allergens:
Milk, Tree Nuts
Chef's Narrative
Combined with nutty arugula, the fresh, ripe sweetness of pear is contrasted with a toasty walnut crunch.
Recipe Substitutions
Vegan Option: Make this recipe dairy-free and vegan by changing out gorgonzola cheese with a dairy-free cheese alternative.
Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories Per Serving: 340, Total Fat: 21g, Saturated: 3.5g, Sodium: 170mg, Potassium: 256mg, Carbohydrate: 36g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Protein: 5g
Allergens:
Milk, Tree Nuts
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