Gorgonzola & Pecan Salad Dressing

By msweeney

Ingredients

• Pecans:
• 1- 5 ounce bag of lettuce like mesclun
• 1 pear diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 4 ounces blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Dressing:
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Pecans: Melt butter in an non-stick skillet. Add pecans and toast, stir continuous for 4-5 minutes. Once the nuts are browned add sugar and salt, stir and promptly remove from heat. Cool on a plate and try really hard not to eat too many.
Dressing: In a jar with a tight sealing lid, combine vinegar mustard, salt & pepper. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. Add oil and shake again.
Toss dressing with salad greens and then top with pears, gorgonzola and pecans.

Instructions