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Salad with pears and pecans
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PGQ (Pear & Gorgonzola & Quinoa) Salad

You can make a PGQ Salad PDQ. This quintessential salad will satisfy both the vegetarians and meat eaters in your life!  Yum!  Yum!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Keyword: blue cheese, candied pecans, gorgonzola, pear, quinoa, salad
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Fucci

Ingredients

SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:

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Instructions

  • Prepare Quinoa according to package directions.  (Note: Cook in a little chicken stock or vegetable stock for added flavor.) Let cool.
  • Slice Pear super thin using a Sharp Knife or Mandoline.
  • Cut the remaining Pear into small cubes.
  • Arrange sliced Pear around the perimeter of the serving plate.
  • Combine the Salad Greens, cubed Pear, 1/2 of the Gorgonzola Cheese, Quinoa with the Honey White Balsamic Vinaigrette.
  • Toss salad until thoroughly mixed with the dressing.
  • Top with the remaining Gorgonzola Cheese and the Candied Pecans.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1.6mg