How to Make a Pear Gorgonzola Salad

A light healthy salad that can be a snack or a meal. Easy to make and great for dinner parties!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup walnut halves, toasted
• 4-6 cups torn salad greens, , trimmed washed & dried
• 1/2 cup vinaigrette
• 2 pears, peeled,cored & sliced
• 1/4 lb gorgonzola (You may substitute with Blue or roquefort cheese)
• Vinaigrette
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3/4 cup virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons shallots, finely minced
• pepper

1. To make Vinaigrette------------------.
   Mix vinegar, salt, mustard in a blender or food processor.
   Very slowly pour in the oil while processor is on.
   Process until an emulsion forms.
   Taste and adjust seasoning.
   Add shallots& pepper.
   Best to make it fresh but may be stored for a few days in the fridge.

2. Toss greens with most of the vinaigrette and divide among 4 plates.

3. Decorate with pear slices and crumbled cheese.

4. Coarsely chop the walnuts and put on top of salad

5. Drizzle the last of the vinaigrette over top and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• For extra flavor, add figs!