Endive and Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Cream Dressing (aka, Festive Salad)

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4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
4 large heads Belgian endive, sliced
1 large pear, halved, cored, sliced
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 1/4 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked
Chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Whisk 3 tablespoons vinegar, oil and honey in large bowl to blend. Add endive and pear and toss to coat. Blend sour cream, yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium bowl; mix in cheese. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

Mound pear salad on platter. Top with dressing, then nuts, cranberries and chives.

Serves: 6

Source: Bon Appetit magazine, May 1999

Prepared by: Margo for the December 2009 meeting.

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