WEBVTT 00:00:00.300 --> 00:00:05.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% ♪♪ 00:00:05.467 --> 00:00:09.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Today, I'm making spinach salad with gorgonzola and pear. 00:00:09.467 --> 00:00:10.901 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Let's get started. 00:00:10.901 --> 00:00:12.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% First, I'm going to cut a pear in half 00:00:12.534 --> 00:00:14.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and then I'm going to remove the core. 00:00:14.868 --> 00:00:18.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I'm going to take half the pear and cut it thin crosswise. 00:00:18.834 --> 00:00:21.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Take those pear slices, add them to a bowl, 00:00:21.567 --> 00:00:23.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and toss them with some lemon juice 00:00:23.267 --> 00:00:25.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% so they don't oxidize. 00:00:25.400 --> 00:00:27.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I'm going to take the other half a pear 00:00:27.467 --> 00:00:29.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and cut it into large chunks. 00:00:29.534 --> 00:00:31.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Add those pear pieces to a food processor 00:00:31.534 --> 00:00:33.267 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% along with vinegar, 00:00:33.267 --> 00:00:35.367 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% minced shallot, mustard, 00:00:35.367 --> 00:00:38.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% some packed brown sugar, and a bit of salt and pepper. 00:00:38.701 --> 00:00:40.567 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% Process it for 15 seconds 00:00:40.567 --> 00:00:42.234 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% until it's nice and smooth. 00:00:42.234 --> 00:00:43.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% With the processor running, I'm going to add 00:00:43.634 --> 00:00:46.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% 1/4 cup of vegetable oil for about 30 seconds, 00:00:46.133 --> 00:00:48.033 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% until it's emulsified. 00:00:48.033 --> 00:00:49.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% That's it. That's our dressing. 00:00:49.701 --> 00:00:51.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% It's salad time. 00:00:51.534 --> 00:00:52.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I'm going to toss the baby spinach 00:00:52.901 --> 00:00:54.501 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% with some of the dressing 00:00:54.501 --> 00:00:56.267 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and then season it to taste. 00:00:56.267 --> 00:00:57.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% To make the salad more exciting, 00:00:57.968 --> 00:01:00.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I'm going to top it with some crumbled gorgonzola, 00:01:00.501 --> 00:01:03.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% some toasted chopped walnuts, pomegranate seeds, 00:01:03.667 --> 00:01:05.400 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and that pear we sliced earlier. 00:01:05.400 --> 00:01:07.000 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% For a finishing touch, 00:01:07.000 --> 00:01:09.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I'm going to add a little drizzle of the extra dressing. 00:01:09.934 --> 00:01:12.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% There you go. Spinach salad with gorgonzola and pear.