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SALAD WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA, AND CANDIED PECANS

This amazingly easy salad can be put together in less than 10 minutes and is a huge crowd pleaser!

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 as a first course

Ingredients

For the salad:
1 10 oz. bag of mixed baby greens
2 firm/ripe pears (Comice works well), sliced into 1 inch chunks
1 cup candied pecans
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola
For the dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp sugar
1 clove garlic, pressed

Preparation

  1. Preparation: Place the greens in a bowl and toss with the pears, pecans, and gorgonzola.

    In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients and, with the lid on, shake until combined.

    Right before serving, pour the dressing onto the salad and toss.

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