Apple & Pecan Green Salad with Gorgonzola Dolce

This beautiful salad is light and fresh, a perfect pairing for this week’s brunch fare.

Ingredients:
4 cups of your favorite spring lettuce greens, washed and patted dry
1 apple, cored and diced
½ cup gorgonzola dolce cheese, cut or crumbled into bite-size chunks
¾ cup cocktail pecans
Apple cider vinaigrette (see recipe)

Method:
1. In a large bowl, combine the greens and apple slices, tossing to mix well.

2. Drizzle about ¼ cup of the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to incorporate, then add more as desired. Top salad with the gorgonzola dolce cheese and cocktail pecans. Add more dressing and fresh ground pepper to taste, as needed.