PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS AND GORGONZOLA DRESSING ENJOY DAN.

PEAR SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GORGONZOLA DRESSING by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups Napa or leaf lettuce, or romaine, trimmed washed and dried

2 ripe pears, cored and sliced

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/4-teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoon walnut oil

1/2-teaspoon dried tarragon

1 tablespoon honey

1/2-cup plain yogurt

1/2-teaspoon Dijon mustard

3/4-cup gorgonzola, crumbled

1/2- cup walnuts, toasted

Garnish with fresh chives

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Mix vinegar, salt, tarragon, honey, yogurt, and Dijon mustard in a blender.

2.   Very slowly pour in the oil while processor is on.

3.   Process until emulsion forms.

4.   Taste and adjust seasoning.

5.   Toss greens with most of vinaigrette.

6.   Decorate with pear slices and crumbled cheese.

7.   Top with toasted walnut and chives.

8.   Drizzle the last of the vinaigrette over the top.

ENJOY DAN:                                            BON-APPETIT!!