BABY SALAD GREENS WITH PEARS AND GORGONZOLA

assorted baby salad greens

2 pears, cored and chopped and marinated in lemon juice and water to prevent browning

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup of crumbled Gorgonzola

Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette (recipe below)

     Assemble salad in layers with greens followed by pears, seeds, and Gorgonzola.  Add dressing just before serving.

 

BALSAMIC BASIL VINAIGRETTE

(example of a sauce through emulsion)

Makes about 1 1/2 cups of dressing

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 tsp finely chopped garlic

2 tsp finely chopped shallots

1 cup basil-infused olive oil

Freshly ground pepper

   Saute garlic and shallots in 1 T. olive oil a small skillet  Add balsamic vinegar and heat. 

Whisk in basil oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.