Yield: Serves 4 as a first course
Ingredients: For the salad:; 1 10 oz. bag of mixed baby greens; 2 firm/ripe pears (Comice works well), sliced into 1 inch chunks; 1 cup candied pecans; 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola; For the dressing:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tsp sugar; 1 clove garlic, pressed

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4 as a first course

Ingredients

For the salad:

1 10 oz. bag of mixed baby greens

2 firm/ripe pears (Comice works well), sliced into 1 inch chunks

1 cup candied pecans

1 cup crumbled gorgonzola

For the dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil

3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1 tsp sugar

1 clove garlic, pressed

Preparation

Preparation: Place the greens in a bowl and toss with the pears, pecans, and gorgonzola.
In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients and, with the lid on, shake until combined.
Right before serving, pour the dressing onto the salad and toss.

TagsAmerican Fruit Leafy Greens Vegetable No-Cook Quick & Easy

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