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Gorgonzola Pear Salad With Merlot Shallot Dressing Recipe

Gorgonzola Pear Salad With Merlot Shallot Dressing Recipe

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Gorgonzola Pear Salad With Merlot Shallot Dressing

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Ingredients:

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1 large shallot, finely minced
2 cups light red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper , to taste
5 oz mixed baby greens
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
3 slices smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled ( omit for vegetarian version)
1 pear, cored, and chopped (can peel if desired)

Directions:

Combine shallots and wine in a medium sauce pan over high heat. Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Let mixture cool completely. Add vinegar, sugar, garlic and mustard. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
In a large bowl, mix baby lettuce, cheese, walnuts and bacon. Add pears and toss with Merlot Shallot Dressing just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	486.93 Kcal (2039 kJ)
Calories from fat	346.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.54g	59%
Cholesterol	41.23mg	14%
Sodium	929.09mg	39%
Potassium	370.96mg	8%
Total Carbs	11.65g	4%
Sugars	5.72g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.82g	7%
Protein	14.84g	30%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	102.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	264.09 Kcal (1106 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.9g	59%
Cholesterol	22.36mg	14%
Sodium	503.91mg	39%
Potassium	201.2mg	8%
Total Carbs	6.32g	4%
Sugars	3.1g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	7%
Protein	8.05g	30%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	55.5mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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