Ingredients
8ozSpring Mix Lettuce
2pears,sliced
½cuppecans
½cupdried cranberries
½cupgorgonzola cheese,crumbled
8slicesbacon
½cupextra virgin olive oil
⅓cupbalsamic vinegar
1tbspshallot,minced
2tspdijon mustard
2tspgranulated sugar
½tspsalt
fresh ground pepper,to taste
Preparation
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.
