Gorgonzola Granny Smith Greens

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.

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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)

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

Submitted By: anne.nieland
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