Bibb Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Fresh Pear Dressing
Courtesy of USA Pears
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 25 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
Prep Time: 25 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
What you need:
* 3 large ripe Bartlett USA Pears, divided use
* 1/3 c. granulated sugar
* 1/2 tsp. fresh tarragon or scant 1/4 tsp. dried
* 1-2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
* 1-1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
* 2-3 heads Bibb lettuce, rinsed and dried
* 4 oz. (1 c.) crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese
* 1/3 c. granulated sugar
* 1/2 tsp. fresh tarragon or scant 1/4 tsp. dried
* 1-2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
* 1-1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
* 2-3 heads Bibb lettuce, rinsed and dried
* 4 oz. (1 c.) crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese
What to do:
1. Peel, core, and chop one pear. Place pear, 1/3 c. water, sugar, and tarragon in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until pear pieces are soft, about 5 min. depending on ripeness of pear. Do not let all the water evaporate. There should be about 7/8 c. pear and liquid. Cool.
2. Pour pear and liquid into a blender and blend until smooth. Add part of the vinegar and lemon juice to taste. Taste and adjust sugar and acid to make a sweet-tart dressing, adding a little water if needed to thin. Refrigerate until cold.
3. Core and thinly slice remaining 2 pears. For each serving arrange 3-4 lettuce leaves on a salad plate. Top with 1/3 of a sliced pear, 2-3 Tbsp. Gorgonzola and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. dressing. Serve immediately.
2. Pour pear and liquid into a blender and blend until smooth. Add part of the vinegar and lemon juice to taste. Taste and adjust sugar and acid to make a sweet-tart dressing, adding a little water if needed to thin. Refrigerate until cold.
3. Core and thinly slice remaining 2 pears. For each serving arrange 3-4 lettuce leaves on a salad plate. Top with 1/3 of a sliced pear, 2-3 Tbsp. Gorgonzola and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. dressing. Serve immediately.