Pear and Mixed Greens Salad with Walnuts, Gorgonzola, and Cranberry Vinaigrette →

Pear and Mixed Greens Salad
Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe pear quartered lengthwise then sliced ¼ inch thick

• mixed greens of your choice (a small handful per person)

• 2-3 tablespoons toasted walnuts

• 2-3 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola or other crumbled blue-cheese

• Cranberry Vinaigrette (see recipe below)

Preparation:

1. Place a small handful of greens on each plate.

2. Place the pear slices on top of the greens.

3. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and cheese.

4. Dress with Cranberry Vinaigrette.

Cranberry Vinaigrette
Makes ½ cup

• 6 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoon white Balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar

• add 2 tablespoons of left-over Cranberry Relish (without the pomegranate arils) or cranberry preserve.

• Pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Add the ingredients to a blender or Magic Bullet and blend until creamy. Will keep in the fridge for several days.