Mixed Greens, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with a Cherry Vinaigrette

On of my favorite things about summer is the abundance of the best fruit around! I love cherries and wanted to come up with an amazing salad Pear and Gorgonzola salad that included a vinaigrette celebrating these ruby gems. And not just in the salad… but in the dressing as well… yup.. double the cherry goodness! I know you are going to love this fresh tasting salad and it goes with almost anything. Enjoy the taste of summer with each bite of this goodness!

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Mixed Greens, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with a Cherry Vinaigrette

5 oz. package mixed greens

1 ½ c. fresh cherries, pitted and halved

1 large pear, chopped

1 c. gorgonzola cheese crumbles

1 c. candied walnut pieces

Cherry Vinaigrette (recipe below)

Cherry Vinaigrette:

½ c. fresh or frozen cherries, should equal 2 ½ oz. after pureed in a blender

1 small shallot, roughly chopped

¼ c. grapeseed or flavorless oil

¼ c. raspberry vinegar

¼ tsp. dry mustard powder

¼ tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. honey

Blend all the ingredients in a blender until completely smooth.

Assembly:

Reserve a little gorgonzola cheese, nuts and cherries for garnish. Toss all the salad ingredients in a bowl with desired amount of vinaigrette. Garnish with the reserved cheese, nuts and cherries. Serve immediately.

Serves 8-10

Mixed greens with pears and gorgonzola

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