Ingredients

• 8 ounces Spring Mix Lettuce
• 2 pears, sliced
• ½ cup pecans
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 8 slices bacon
• 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

1. Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
2. 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.
3. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.
4. In a bowl, place the lettuce, pecans, cranberries, cheese, and bacon. When ready to serve, add the pears and dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

Notes