I love a good salad with lots of texture and flavors, and this Autumn Salad nails it. Sweet pears, honey Dijon dressing, crunchy pecans, and creamy gorgonzola cheese create a delicious fall dish that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup (2 oz) gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 8 oz mixed baby greens, baby spinach, arugula, radicchio, etc.
- 1 oz about 20 halves pecans
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil and blend.
- In a salad bowl combine baby greens, pears, gorgonzola cheese and pecans.
- When you are ready to serve, add the vinaigrette and toss well. Serve immediately.
