Gorgonzola Pear Salad

Name: Gorgonzola Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and butter lettuce); 2 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, cored and thinly sliced; 4 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup candied walnuts; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade); Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette (Optional); 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste