Ingredients

  • Pecans:
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
  • Salad:
  • 6 cups gourmet salad greens
  • 1 cup trimmed arugula
  • 2 Bosc pears, cored and chopped

Method

  • Pecans: Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add nuts, sugar, and red pepper; cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from pan.
  • Dressing: Whisk together juice and next 4 ingredients (through 1 tablespoon oil) in a bowl; add cheese.
  • Salad: Combine greens, arugula, and pears in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss. Sprinkle with nuts.