Caramelized Pears and Gorgonzola Salad

Submitted by Marney

"From a recipe booklet, haven't tried yet."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• Vinaigrette

• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper

• Caramelized Pears

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 firm ripe pears, peeled, quartered, cored and cut into eighths
• 1 teaspoon sugar

• Salad

• 8 cups mixed spring greens
• 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped candied pecans
• 1⁄2 cup crumbled gorgonzola

directions

1. In small bowl, beat vinaigrette ingredients with whisk. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
2. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add pears and sugar; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until fruit is tender and golden. Cool slightly.
3. In large salad bowl, toss greens, onion and half the vinaigrette. Transfer to large platter. Arrange pears, pecans and cheese over greens. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[ms.susan]

I made this salad for my book club and WHOOSH it was all gone! It's a REALLY delicious and out of the ordinary salad! <br/>*** Made it twice now and BOTH times everyone loved it!! Make this recipe...you will not be disappointed!***