Spinach, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad

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

Instructions

1. With a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, shave the pears, rotating the fruit as you work to form thin, even pieces.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper.
3. Divide spinach, pears, and blue cheese among four serving plates; sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette.
4. Serve immediately.