Candied Pecans Gorgonzola And Pear Salad Food

CANDIED PECANS, GORGONZOLA AND PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• 1. CANDIED PECANS: Melt the butter in a pan. Mix in the maple syrup and pepper. Add the pecans and toss to coat. Cook on medium low heat about 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Turn out on aluminum foil and let cool for 5 minutes; break apart if necessary.
• 2. TO MAKE EITHER DRESSING: Mix all ingredients in bowl using a wire whisk. Place greens on individual plates. Sprinkle red onion, chopped pears, nuts and gorgonzola on top of salad greens. Drizzle dressing over salad or serve on the side to suit individual tastes. Beautiful and delicious.
• 3. If serving as a meal, you can add grilled or sliced roasted chicken. Makes 4-6 main dish servings or 8-10 side dish servings.

CANDIED WALNUT, PEAR, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, butter and water over low heat.
• Cook until sugar is just melted.
• Pour mixture over walnuts on waxed paper to cool.
• Mix olive oil and vinegar.
• In salad bowl, toss lettuce, gorgonzola, cooled walnuts and pears with olive oil and vinegar.
• Season with cracked pepper and serve on individual salad plates.

PEAR SALAD WITH AND BACON, GORGONZOLA AND CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Assemble salad.
• Mix the lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Toss the salad with the dressing to coat.

PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• To make Vinaigrette------------------.
• Mix vinegar, salt, mustard in a blender or food processor.
• Very slowly pour in the oil while processor is on.
• Process until an emulsion forms.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Add shallots& pepper.
• Best to make it fresh but may be stored for a few days in the fridge.
• ---Salad-----------------------.
• Toss greens with most of the vinaigrette.
• Divide among 4 plates.
• Decorate with pear slices and crumbled cheese.
• Coarsely chop the walnuts and put on top of salad.
• Drizzle the last of the vinaigrette over top.