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Gorgonzola Granny Smith Greens

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Submitted by: anne.nieland

 

Apple slices, gorgonzola cheese, radishes, and pecans are arranged on mixed greens that are tossed with a dressing of balsamic vinegar, honey, basil and roasted garlic.
 

Ingredients

  • Vinegrette (This will make more than is needed for recipe. Store remainder in fridge.)
  • 2 heads roasted garlic (below)
  • 4 oz. balsamic vinegar
  • 4 oz. cider vinegar
  • 4 oz. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 4 radishes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 large or two small Granny Smith apples, peeled, sliced and dipped in lemon juice
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • 8 whole pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

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Method

Roast garlic in 425 oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Then cool; squeeze out pulp. Whirl all vinaigrette ingredients in food processor until smooth. Store in the fridge. Wash and spin dry greens. Toss with 3 to 4 Tbsp of the Vinaigrette, or more if desired. Place 1 1/2 cups of greens on each plate. Sprinkle with radishes and chopped pecans. Arrange apple slices on top. Add tomatoes and whole pecans. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with basil.

 

Notes: Recipe can be doubled or tripled.

 

Number of Servings: 4

 

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