PEAR, WALNUT AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

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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!!

Provided by mandms

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.3, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 489, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 13.9, Protein 15.8

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