Pear, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad With White Cranberry Pear Balsamic and Blood Orange EVOO

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp butter


• 2 Tbsp sucanat (whole cane sugar)


• ½ cup walnut pieces


• 1 medium ripe pear


• ⅓ cup Gorgonzola cheese


• Lettuce


• 1 Tbsp J. Olive Co. Blood Orange olive oil


• 1 Tbsp J. Olive Co. Cranberry Pear Balsamic


• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a medium skillet, melt butter and whisk in sugar. Add walnuts and let cook, stir often, until sugar has caramelized on the walnuts (about 3-4 minutes.)


2. Remove from skillet and set aside. In same skillet, add pear slices and cook on one side for 2 minutes, flip, and cook until pears are warmed through.


3. To assemble salad, whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together and toss with lettuce. Place lettuce in a bowl and top with walnuts, pears, and Gorgonzola cheese. Serve while warm.