Ingredients

  • 4 cups salad mix, store bought
  • 1 bartlett pear, cored and thinly sliced
  • 6 fresh figs (green or purple), sliced in 1/2
  • 4 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola
  • 4 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans
  • Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon curd
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Method

  • Place a pile of greens on each salad plate.
  • Arrange the fruits on top and sprinkle with cheese and nuts.
  • Lightly drizzle with vinaigrette.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.