Pear, Gorgonzola And Mesclun Salad

Name: Pear, Gorgonzola And Mesclun Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 4 large pears, about 2 pounds; 4 tablespoon lemon juice; 6 ounces Gorgonzola or other creamy blue cheese; 12 cups mixed greens, washed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces; 1 to 1 1/2 cups any vinaigrette

By Mark Bittman

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(35)
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Ingredients

Yield:12 servings

4large pears, about 2 pounds
4tablespoon lemon juice
6ounces Gorgonzola or other creamy blue cheese
12cups mixed greens, washed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 to 1½cups any vinaigrette

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel and core the pears; cut them into thin slices, and toss with the lemon juice. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
Step 2
Crumble the Gorgonzola into small bits; cover and refrigerate until needed.
Step 3
To serve, toss the pear, cheese and greens together with as much dressing as desired. Serve immediately.