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    20-Minute Recipe: Prosciutto, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwich

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Oct 25, 2012 10:07 AM EDT

    Prosciutto, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwich
    A savory blend of salty and sweet flavors make the perfect pair between two slices of multigrain bread. Toast the bread in a pinch by arranging it on a baking sheet and broiling for three minutes.

    Prosciutto, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches

    Ingredients

    8 slices 100% multigrain bread
    1 tablespoon butter, softened
    3 cups arugula
    1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
    1 ripe pear, cored and thinly sliced
    2 ounces blue cheese, sliced

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    Preparation

    1. Preheat broiler.

    2. Arrange bread in a single layer on a baking sheet; broil 3 minutes or until toasted. Turn bread slices over; spread butter evenly over bread slices. Broil an additional 2 minutes or until toasted.

    3. Combine arugula and shallot in a medium bowl. Drizzle arugula mixture with oil and vinegar; sprinkle with pepper. Toss well to coat. Divide arugula mixture evenly among 4 bread slices, buttered side up; top evenly with prosciutto. Divide pear slices and cheese evenly among sandwiches; top each sandwich with 1 bread slice, buttered side down.

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