Ingredients

  • 2 red pears, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup dried apricots, cut into thin strips
  • 3/4 cup dried figs, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 small purple onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup diced jicama
  • 1 (6-ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
  • 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese

Method

  • Toss together chopped pear and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add apricots and next 5 ingredients, tossing well. Chill 1 hour or overnight.
  • Arrange spinach on individual plates; top evenly with pear mixture, and sprinkle with walnuts and cheese.