RED OAK LEAF LETTUCE SALAD WITH APPLES, WALNUTS & GORGONZOLA

2 Heads red oak leaf lettuce

2 Granny Smith Apples

1 cup walnut halves

2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese

Juice of one lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

Toast the walnuts in a 325° oven for 5-7 minutes.  Let cool then lightly chop.  Place lettuce in salad bowl.  Cut apples  into ¼” cubes, toss with lemon juice to prevent from browning, and then add them to the salad bowl.  Add the crumbled cheese, toasted walnuts, and dressing and toss lightly to coast the lettuce.

Dressing:

1 tbs. Dijon mustard

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

½ tsp. chopped fresh thyme

¼ cup mayonnaise

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Season with salt & pepper to taste.