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Gorgonzola Pear Salad
Servings: Serves 4
 

Ingredients:
    MERLOT SHALLOT DRESSING
  • 1 large shallot, finely minced
  • 2 cups Rose Wine
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste


    SALAD
  • 1 (5 ounce) package Earthbound Organic Baby Lettuce Salad
  • 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 3 slices of Applewood Smoked Bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 pear, peeled, cored, and chopped


Preparation:

Combine shallots and Rose wine in a medium sauce pan over high heat. Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Let mixture cool completely. Add vinegar, sugar, garlic and mustard. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.

In a large bowl, mix baby lettuce, cheese, walnuts and bacon. Add pears and toss with Merlot Shallot Dressing just before serving.


 
Source: 25th Anniversary Friends & Family Cookbook
   
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
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