Bacon Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 25 minutes Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 8 ounces Spring Mix Lettuce
  • 2 pears, sliced
  • ½ cup pecans
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 8 slices bacon
  • Dressing:
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground pepper

Directions

  • Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the bacon in a fry pan or bake on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until done. Drain on a paper towel lined plate, let cool completely, and dice.
  • Combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.
  • In a bowl, place the lettuce, pecans, cranberries, cheese, and bacon. When ready to serve, add the pears and dressing and toss. Serve immediately.