Fresh Pear and Fig, gorgonzola salad

By emtoothfxr

Italian dinner party. Unable to find figs. used cranberries. yummy.

Ingredients

• Lemon Vinaigrette:
• 4 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola
• 4 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans
• Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
• Directions
• 4 cups salad mix, store bought
• 1 bartlett pear, cored and thinly sliced
• 6 fresh figs (green or purple), sliced in 1/2
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 2 tablespoons lemon curd
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.

Preparation

Step 1

Place a pile of greens on each salad plate. Arrange the fruits on top and sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Lightly drizzle with vinaigrette