Pear, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad

mandms's Note:

Great for the holidays or special occasion!! Add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a lighter meal or dried cranberries to make it festive!!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3/4 cup champagne or 3/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 3/4 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt or pepper
• 4 pears, sliced thin
• 16 ounces mixed baby greens
• 2 cups walnuts
• 10 -12 ounces of gorgonzola cheese

Directions:

1. mix vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, mustard, shallots and oil. Before serving toss greens with dressing. Divide pears and greens between 6 to 8 plates depending on serving size. Sprinkle walnuts and gorgonzola cheese to top of salads.