Pear & Gorgonzola Spinach Salad

Something light to add to ALL of the Holiday feasts!!

PEAR & GORGONZOLA SPINACH SALAD

This Pear & Gorgonzola Spinach Salad with dried cranberries, honey glazed walnuts, bacon, and white balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect healthy side to your lunch or dinner.

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS
For the Salad:
• 6 cups baby spinach, packed
• 1 pear, sliced into thin wedges (You can always sub Honey crisp apple if you cant find and pears)
• 1/2 cup honey glazed walnuts (I use regular walnut to save on sugar overlaid)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup Gorgonzola cheese
• 4 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled

For the vinaigrette:
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

For the Vinaigrette:
Place all the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar and shake well. Set aside. (You'll want to shake it again right before adding.)

For the Salad:
In a large bowl, toss together spinach, pear slices, nuts, cranberries, cheese, and bacon. Add desired amount of vinaigrette when ready to serve and toss until evenly coated