Arugula Pear Salad with Candied Pecans

Arugula Pear Salad with Candied Pecans

from thewholecook.com
1 servings

This delicious salad includes peppery arugula, sweet pears, creamy crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese, and candied pecans. Toss it all in a simple homemade dressing and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 4 tablespoons butter or ghee
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 5 ounces arugula
  • ⅔ cup gorgonzola
  • 2 pears (diced)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    Add the arugula to a large salad bowl. Top with crumbled gorgonzola, candied pecans, and diced pears.