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The Most Tantalizing Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shallot
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 oz gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 bartlett pear
  • Handful of red grapes
  • 1/4 cup candied pecans
  • 2-3 cups of spring greens
  • 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Crispy Shallots

  • Thinly slice the shallots and add them to a small saucepan, along with 1/2 cup of vegetable oil.
  • Cook on medium for 8-10 minutes, until they are golden brown.
  • Transfer the shallots to a paper towel to drain.
  • Reserve the cooking oil to use in the dressing or for another use.

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • Juice one lemon.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the shallot cooking oil to a mason jar.
  • Add salt and pepper and shake well.
  • Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
  • This dressing will be very lemony. If you find it too tart, you can add honey or sugar until you get your desired taste. I personally liked the tartness because there are so many other sweet elements in the salad.

To Prep for the Salad,

  • Slice the grapes in half and slice the pear into small matchsticks.
  • Break up the cheese into small pieces.
  • Add the greens to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add dressing, and toss until all of the leaves are coated.
  • Place a handful of leaves on a plate and add the pears, grapes, cheese, and pecans.
  • Top the salad with the crispy shallots.