Mesculine, Pear & Walnut Salad w/ Dijon Vinaigrette

This is a simple salad which is nice to serve in autumn or winter. Takes 5-10 minutes to put together, making it a nice fast side dish to make for company.

6 cups mesculin salad mix
1 - 2 pears (anjou) sliced thinly or cubed

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
shaved gorgonzola cheese (optional)
cracked pepper

Simple mix all the ingredients together and serve with the following vinaigrette.
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Dijon Vinaigrette

2 oz olive oil
1 garlic clove minced
3 T balsamic vinegar
1/2 T grainy dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste