Spring Greens With Pears, Sugared Walnuts & Gorgonzola
By: Jennifer Locklin
Published: Friday, May 14, 2010 - 12:30pm

Ingredients




Salad:
6 cups Spring salad greens
2 red pears, cored & thinly sliced
8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, coarsely crumbled
Sugared Walnuts:
1 cup walnut halves
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Dressing:
1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

1 Salad:  Combine Spring greens, pears and herbs (if desired) in a large salad bowl. Top with cooled sugared walnuts. 2 Right before serving, toss salad with desired amount of dressing.  Add Gorgonzola crumbles at the very last, tossing lightly to incorporate into the salad. 3 Sugared Walnuts:  In a small pan, saute walnuts and sugar over medium heat until almonds are caramelized, stirring often (they will be light brown and coated with melted sugar), approximately 4-6 minutes. Spread the walnuts on foil or wax paper. After they cool, break apart. 4 For the dressing:  Combine ingredients in a jar or container with a lid and shake well. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.

Comments:
Andie Mitchell

A perfect summertime salad!
Jill Lucas

How much red wine vinegar?  One cup?  That sounds like a lot.
jeffri

1/3C.  Try Champagne Vinegar - it's wonderful