This salad is a lively combination of arugula leaves topped with fresh crisp pear slices, tangy blue cheese and toasted pecans dressed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette.

Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 192
Sodium: 111mg
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g

Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Ingredients

4 cups salad greens
2 cups arugula leaves
1 large ripe pear, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
1/2 cup toasted pecans

Directions

1. Toss greens in large bowl. Top with pear slices and blue cheese.

2. Mix oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with pecans and serve immediately.