Pear Gorgonzola Salad with Vanilla Fig Dressing
"Juicy ripe pears, arugula, spiced nuts, pomegranate seeds, dried currants and gorgonzola are all tossed in a flavorful Vanilla Fig Dressing...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup mix of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and pecans (feel free to just use 1 or 2 kinds, but a mix is nice)
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2-3 tablespoons real maple syrup
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons fig jam
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
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2 ripe pears- not overly ripe, sliced
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5 ounces baby arugula
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1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
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1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
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1/4 cup dried currants (or sub craisins or dried cherries)
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