Grilled Pear, Gorgonzola and Pecan Arugula Salad
This Grilled Pear, Gorgonzola and Pecan Arugula Salad is surprisingly easy to make. Top it with a tasty, homemade Honey Balsamic Dressing for an extra boost of flavor!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 408kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 pears
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 6 cups arugula greens
- ⅔ cup pecans halved
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅔ cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled
For the Honey Balsamic Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Slice pears width-wise into rings about ¾”-1” thick. Remove the seeds.
- Brush pear slices with canola oil and place on grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, place pecans on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 4-6 minutes, or until you can just begin to smell them. (Tip: Watch pecans closely as you toast them. They can burn quickly!)
- Divide the arugula into 4 equal-sized portions. Top with toasted pecans, dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and warm grilled pear slices.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dressing ingredients (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, orange juice, brown mustard, salt and pepper) until well combined.
- Drizzle salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 1mg
