Salad Ingredients:
- 8 oz. bag of mixed greens
- 2 Fuji apples or 2 pears
- 1 cup glazed walnuts
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) Gorgonzola cheese
Balsamic Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk all the dressing ingredients together. Taste for seasoning for salt and pepper. Transfer the dressing to a resealable container and store for up to one week in your refrigerator.
In a large bowl, add all of the salad ingredients. Add the dressing to taste.
DIY Glazed Walnuts: In a large pan, heat 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar over medium heat, until the butter and the sugar melt. Add 2 cups of walnuts and toss with the brown sugar mixture until well coated, 4-5 minutes. When the walnuts are well coated, spread the walnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool. Once the walnuts are cool, store them in an resealable container in your refrigerator for up to one week.
Cook's Notes:
I found this recipe in a salad book I purchased for 99 cents. The results of this salad were amazing. I prefer apples to pears, but adjust the fruit used to the taste of your guests. I will definitely make this salad again soon!
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