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Autumn Salad with Apples, Toasted Pecans, and Gorgonzola
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Autumn Salad with Apples, Toasted Pecans, and Gorgonzola

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Small skillet

Ingredients

  • Fran's Simple Vinaigrette to taste (click the link above for the recipe)
  • ¼ cup pecan halves toasted
  • 4 cups of mixed greens
  • ½ apple peeled & cut into matchsticks
  • 2 tbsp gorgonzola crumbles
  • Freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Make Fran's Vinaigrette–click the link for the recipe; set aside to allow the flavors time to mingle.
  • Toast the pecans by placing the nuts in a dry skillet over low heat and toss every few minutes until lightly browned and toasted. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
  • Prepare the salad by placing the mixed greens in a large bowl.
  • Top with toasted pecans, apple matchsticks, and gorgonzola crumbles.
  • Drizzle some of the well-whisked vinaigrette on the salad, to taste; toss to coat evenly then serve immediately. Enjoy.