Gorgonzola Granny Smith Greens

Apple slices, gorgonzola cheese, radishes, and pecans are arranged on mixed greens that are tossed with a dressing of balsamic vinegar, honey, basil and roasted garlic.

Ingredients:

• Vinegrette (This will make more than is needed for recipe. Store remainder in fridge.)
• 2 heads roasted garlic (below)
• 4 oz. balsamic vinegar
• 4 oz. cider vinegar
• 4 oz. olive oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 6 cups mixed greens
• 4 radishes, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 large or two small Granny Smith apples, peeled, sliced and dipped in lemon juice
• Cherry tomatoes
• 8 whole pecans, toasted
• 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Directions:

Roast garlic in 425 oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Then cool; squeeze out pulp. Whirl all vinaigrette ingredients in food processor until smooth. Store in the fridge. Wash and spin dry greens. Toss with 3 to 4 Tbsp of the Vinaigrette, or more if desired. Place 1 1/2 cups of greens on each plate. Sprinkle with radishes and chopped pecans. Arrange apple slices on top. Add tomatoes and whole pecans. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with basil.

Number of Servings: 4

Notes from the Cook: Recipe can be doubled or tripled.