Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
2 ripe but firm Bartlett pears, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch spinach, washed well and dried
4 ounces blue cheese, sliced or crumbled
3 tablespoons sliced almonds
Preparation
Step 1
With a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, shave the pears, rotating the fruit as you work to form thin, even pieces.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach, pears, and blue cheese among four serving plates; sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
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