Kale Salad with Pear, Gorgonzola & Walnuts
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Ingredients
4 oz. container of Kale Spring Mix lettuce
1 pear, thinly sliced
3 oz. gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
⅓ cup golden raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 pear, thinly sliced
3 oz. gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
⅓ cup golden raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts
For the dressing:
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard
1 tsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. fresh oregano, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Steps
Step 1:
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, stone ground mustard, maple syrup, chopped oregano, a pinch of kosher salt, and a few cracks of black pepper. Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking until the dressing is emulsified. Set aside.
Step 2:
Assemble: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Kale Spring Mix lettuce, thinly sliced pear, gorgonzola crumbles, golden raisins, and walnuts. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to evenly distribute the ingredients and coat with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, as needed. Serve immediately.
