Mesclun, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

A fresh salad recipe that is easy to make and will
freshen up your fall and winter menus.
In addition to the healthy mesclun in this salad recipe,
the pears also add beneficial fiber, potassium and born to your diet.
For the freshest mesclun use organic meslcum.

Ingredients:
4 large pears, firm
1/4 cup pecan pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
6 ounces Gorgonzola or other creamy blue cheese
12 cups organic mesclun salad mixed greens.
washed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup Basil Lovers Salad Dressing

Directions:
Peel and core the pears; cut them into 1/2-inch pieces
and toss lightly with the lemon juice and lemon zest.
Cover and refrigerate. Crumble the Gorgonzola
into small bits and add to the pears with the pecan pieces.
Just prior to serving, toss the pear, cheese,
and mesclun salad greens together with
1/2 cup of the Basil Lovers Salad Dressing.
Serve the remaining salad dressing on the side.