The Most Tantalizing Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Bartlett pear
  • 1 Handful Grapes, Red
  • 2 cups Greens, spring
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Shallot

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Candied pecans

• Dairy

  • 1 oz Gorgonzola cheese

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Description

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

Directions

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.