Asian Pear Salad with Pecans

Time: 20 minutes. This salad is all about bold contrasts: crisp pears and pecans with tender frisée, and maple syrup with sharp blue cheese.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 to 3 heads frisée (about 12 oz.), ends trimmed and leaves separated
• 2 Asian pears, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 cup pecans, toasted
• 3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Preparation

1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. 
2. In a large serving bowl, combine frisée, pears, and pecans. 
3. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well to coat. 
4. Sprinkle cheese on top and give another quick toss.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.