Asian Pear and Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese

Crispy Asian pear and creamy blue cheese combine for a texture-rich salad, which pairs harmoniously with the smooth and aromatic Clark Ferrea Viognier.

Recipe Information

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Total Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 cup Arugula (washed and dried)
  • 2 Asian pears (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup Blue cheese (crumbled)
  • ½ cup Walnuts (toasted and chopped)
  • ¼ cup Zinc House Farm olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard salt, and pepper until a well combined dressing is formed.

  2. In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, thinly sliced Asian pears, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.

  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Make sure the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

  4. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

  5. Divide the salad among plates and serve immediately.

Suggested wine pairing

2022 Viognier, Joshua’s Starry Night Vineyard, Calaveras County