Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Ingredients
1 cup Walnut halves
4-6 cups Mixed greens, trimmed, washed and dried (I use bibb lettuce)
2 Pears peeled, cored and cut into slices
4 ounces Crumbled gorgonzola, Roquefort or blue cheese
1/2 cup Any vinaigrette
Preparation
1. Place walnuts in skillet over medium heat. Toast, shaking handle of pan frequently until nuts begin to darken (about 3-5 minutes). Be careful, nuts burn easily. Place on pan to cool.
2. Meanwhile, toss greens with most of vinaigrette (enough to lightly coat leaves). Divide among 4 plates. Place pears on top and sprinkle crumbled cheese on top. Crumble or coarsley chop walnuts; scatter over salad.
3. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve.