Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Recipe courtesy of Jo Davison

Serves 4 -6

1 pkg Spring Mix Salad

2 Pears, peeled and sliced

2 tbs. unsalted butter

2 tbs. brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

In a small saucepan, melt butter and sugar, add pecans and cook for 2 minutes or until the pecans are coated well with the sugar. On a piece of waxed paper spread the pecans out and cool.  

Add salad mix to bowl, sprinkle with the cheese, lay the pears out in a circle and top with the pecans.  Serve with the dressing.