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Candied Walnut, Pear, and Gorgonzola Salad

A home-style Candied Walnut, Pear, and Gorgonzola Salad made with Walnut Halves, Brown Sugar, Butter, Water, and Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1 head
• 2
• 3 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• to taste

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In small sauce pan combine brown sugar, butter and water over a low heat.

2. 2

   Cook long enough to just melt sugar, pour mixture over walnuts and toss.

3. 3

   Place candied walnuts on wax paper to cool.

4. 4

   In salad bowl toss lettuce, cheese, walnuts and pears with olive oil and vinegar.

5. 5

   Season with cracked pepper and serve.