Ingredients

4 large pears, about 2 pounds

1 tablespoon lemon juice

6 ounces Gorgonzola or other creamy blue cheese

12 cups mixed greens, washed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces

1 to 1 1/2 cups any vinaigrette.

Preparation

  1. Peel and core the pears; cut them into thin slices, and toss with the lemon juice. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.

  2. Crumble the Gorgonzola into small bits; cover and refrigerate until needed.

  3. To serve, toss the pear, cheese and greens together with as much dressing as desired. Serve immediately.