chicken pecan gorgonzola salad with sweet balsamic dressing

This is my absolute favorite salad in the world – so many layers of flavors!

SALAD:

1 bag spring salad mix

1 bag romaine

4 slices hickory smoked bacon (cooked and crumbled)

1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries

1 large granny smith apple (chopped or sliced)

1/2 cup glazed pecans

5 oz Gorgonzola or blue cheese (crumbled)

2 chicken breasts (grilled and chopped)

SWEET BALSAMIC DRESSING:

1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola

1/3 cup sugar

3 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar

1/8 teaspoon dry mustard or one teaspoon Dijon mustard

Fresh cracked pepper

HOW I MAKE IT:

Mix salad ingredients together in large bowl.

Whisk all the dressing ingredients together, until sugar and oil are blended. Keep whisking – it takes a few minutes for the oil and sugar to blend.

Slowly pour desired amount of dressing over salad and serve.

Servings: 4

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