Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese, Pears and Apricot Vinaigrette
30 minutes or less Rachael Ray specializes in big bang-for-the-buck recipes such as this simple but flavor-packed salad, a fitting main course for a light supper. The addition of an apricot all-fruit spread adds a sophisticated touch to the combination of peppery arugula, juicy pear and robust blue cheese. Adapted…
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30 minutes or less Rachael Ray specializes in big bang-for-the-buck recipes such as this simple but flavor-packed salad, a fitting main course for a light supper. The addition of an apricot all-fruit spread adds a sophisticated touch to the combination of peppery arugula, juicy pear and robust blue cheese. Adapted from Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 bunches arugula, washed, dried and stems trimmed
- 1 head Bibb lettuce, rinsed and torn
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 8 oz. Maytag or other blue cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 2 Tbs. white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup apricot all-fruit spread
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
To make Salad: Combine arugula and lettuce in a salad bowl. Squeeze some lemon juice over pear slices to keep them from browning. Arrange pear slices on top of lettuce and arugula. Top with blue cheese crumbles.
To make Dressing: Combine shallot, vinegar and apricot spread in a bowl. Stream in oil while whisking briskly. Add to salad, season with salt and black pepper and serve.
Wine Suggestions
A slightly sassy, light and well-chilled white such as the Castle Rock Sauvignon Blanc would work well with the peppery arugula, earthy blue cheese and fruity flavors of this salad. Another good option to consider for an elegant pairing with this salad would be the Kendall Jackson Sauvignon Blanc, which has less bite.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 460
- Carbohydrate Content 23 g
- Cholesterol Content 50 mg
- Fat Content 35 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 14 g
- Saturated Fat Content 13 g
- Sodium Content 780 mg
- Sugar Content 14 g